Roman, minted in Rome
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
INV-5704
Roman, minted in Rome239 (late July-December), issued by Gordian III
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
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Date
239 (late July-December), issued by Gordian III
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the profile head of Emperor Gordian III facing right, laureate, wearing a cuirass (body armor) and paludamentum (military cloak). On the back (reverse), Victory walks left, a wreath in her right hand, and a palm branch over left shoulder.
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