<p>The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.<br>On the back (reverse), the personification of gladness is depicted standing, facing left and holding a wreath in one hand and a rudder in the other.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 238
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
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Source
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- Source
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- Reference
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- Status
- verified
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