The Art Institute of Chicago
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor 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.)
Movement / Period
Accession No
5704
Official Citations
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Roman, minted in Rome
roman (ancient, style or period) • Rome • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
Continuous Discovery