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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Philip the Arab

244-249

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Philip the Arab, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Aequitas (Equity), standing and holding scales in right hand and a cornucopia in left.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium