Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus
238-244
Bronze
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus. The back (reverse) shows the goddess Securitas seated in front of an altar and holding a sceptre in her right hand while propping her head on her left hand.
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