Seleucis & Pieria pseudo-autonomous Æ; Asclepius & serpent

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    For a mere €15 ($16.31 USD), I just couldn't resist this handsome little 2nd century bronze featuring Asclepius, who seems quite appropriate in light of present-day pandemic problems.

    15 mm, 3.2 g.
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    I'm not 100% sure about the patina, but have no doubts about the eye appeal.

    (*The dealer sells a lot of coins with sandy patinas, but at least they're not all uniformly colored like the products of certain notorious sellers.)
     
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    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Got any other Asclepius, Hygeia, caduceus, or medicine-related coins? Post 'em! :)
     
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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The first following coin is a dupondius which was struck in Commagene-Syria under Emperor Tiberius. Reverse has caduceus within crossed cornucopia. RIC 90. The second coin was struck under Valerian. Reverse has Asclepius with another deity.

    TiberDupond commagen.JPG TibDRic 90 R.JPG ValerAsk O.JPG Valasclp R.JPG
     
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    Andres2 Well-Known Member

    Snake Asclepious Mysia Pergamon.jpg P1140891.JPG
     
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