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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Festival of Isis Token
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Festival of Isis Token

Possible OriginEl Jem, Tunisia, Africa
Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Datec. 350 CE
Credit LineGift of Dr. John H. Ridley
Dimensions1/2 in., 0.039 oz (1.2 cm, 1.1 g)
Object number1991.007.024
Label TextObverse: [DE] ISIDI, with diademed, draped and crowned bust of Isis to right

Reverse: [VOTA PVBLICA], with figure of Isis Pharia standing right, head left, on galley, supporting sail.
ProvenanceEx coll. John H. Ridley, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased El Jem, Tunisia, 1972.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12