Ancient Greek coin minted in Pergamon, Mysia - Asklepios and a coiled serpent
Ancient Greek city of Pergamon, Mysia
Size: 14.5mm Weight: 2.6 grams
Obverse: Laureate head of Aesclepios (or Zeus) right
Reverse: Σ - ΚΛΗΠΙΟΥ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, legend vertically downward to right and left of serpent-entwined staff of Aesclepios
Reference: SNG Cop.368 ff.; SNG Aulock 1373; SNG France 1831-49
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
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