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A work made of bronze.

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 Annona- the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome- holding ears of corn and a cornucopia.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium