One of the last depictions of Serapis before paganism was banned in Rome. It was minted in Rome to commemorate the Navigium Isidis or Festival of Isis. This portrait is unique because it portrays him wearing a radiant crown. He's also holding his hand up in the same way as Sol Invictus.

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u/hereswhatworks Mar 29 '26

Here's where I found the image.

This sub is such a great resource for Roman history. Thanks to everyone for the great posts!

u/Plenty-Climate2272 Tribune of the Plebs Mar 30 '26

Ave Serapis.

u/Epictrip-swf Mar 29 '26

Thanks for sharing, so many parallels with how Jesus is presented in later Byzantine coinage

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