About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of emperor Gordian III, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Fortuna, seated to the left, holding a rudder in right hand and a cornucopia in left.
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Currently Off View
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 242 CE–244 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Reverse: FORTVNA REDUX
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2.3 cm; 4.84 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.1017
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