Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

Art Institute of Chicago

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

Roman

Date
238-244
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Roman Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus. On the back (reverse), the goddess Providentia stands holding a globe in an extended right hand and sceptre in left.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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