TURS 3156

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token

  • Date Range

    • From Date: 1 AD
    • To Date: 300 AD
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Lead
  • Shape: hexagonal

  • Obverse

    • Type: Bearded bust of Sarapis right, with modius.
    • Deity: Serapis

  • Reverse

    • Type: Asclepius standing left with serpent-entwined staff.
    • Deity: Asclepius

  • Geographic

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Notes

  • Note: Rostovtzeff identified the figure on Side B as only 'uncertain, perhaps Isis or a worshipper of Isis', but the serpent-entwined staff makes an identification of the figure as Asclepius certain.