Harvard Art Museums > 1976.79.476: Sestertius of Gordian II Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Sestertius of Gordian II (Gordian II) , 1976.79.476,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/185105. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1976.79.476 People Gordian II, Roman (r. 238 CE) Title Sestertius of Gordian II Classification Coins Work Type coin Date 238 Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium) Culture Roman Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/185105 Physical Descriptions Medium Bronze Metal AE Technique Struck Dimensions 21.12 g Die Axis 12 Denomination sestertius Inscriptions and Marks Obverse Inscription: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANS AFR AVG Reverse Inscription: VIRTVS AVGG S-C State, Edition, Standard Reference Number Standard Reference Number RIC IV, 8 Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection Accession Year 1976 Object Number 1976.79.476 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Obv.: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting against shield Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu