Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Philip the Arab
244-247
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 goddess Victory is depicted standing, facing right and holding a palm branch and a wreath.
Bronze