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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

238-244

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.
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.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium