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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 emperor Philip I, better known as Philip the Arab thanks to his birthplace of Aurantis, Arabia (modern day Syria), facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.

On the back (reverse), the personification of Loyalty is depicted standing, facing left and holding a spear.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium