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A work made of silver.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III

240-241

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of emperor Gordian III, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Concordia, seated, holding a patera (dish) and double cornucopia.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium