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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
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The Art Institute of Chicago

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III

GoldRoman, minted in Rome/239 (late July-December), issued by Gordian III

Description

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.

Provenance

Martin A. Ryerson (1856-1932), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1922.

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Accession No

5704

Official Citations

[The Art Institute of Chicago Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Roman, minted in Rome

roman (ancient, style or period) • Rome • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries