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A work made of bronze.

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III

241-243

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Gordian III facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Sol, standing front and holding a globe in left hand while raising right arm.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium