Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Philip the Arab
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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 Gladness is depicted standing, facing left and holding a long caduceus and a horn.
Bronze