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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
Curatorial Overview
“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.”
Object Details
MediumGold
DimensionsDiam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago
Credit LineGift of Martin A. Ryerson
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Roman, minted in Rome
roman (ancient, style or period) • Rome • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
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