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Ancient Greek coin minted in Pergamon, Mysia - Asklepios and a coiled serpent
Greek coin
Size: 19.9mm Weight: 7.42 grams
Obverse: Head of Asklepios right, laureate
Reverse: ΑΣΚΛΕΠΙΟΥ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ Serpent coiled right around omphalos.
Reference: SNG BN 1803-27; SNG Ashmolean 859-74
Asclepius (Asklepios) is the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represents the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa, and Panacea (literally, "all-healing") symbolize the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively
SKU: 4784
$72.00
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