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A work made of silver.

Denarius (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 the god Apollo seated with a laurel branch and lyre, facing to the left.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium