Beschreibung
Erhaltung: ss | Abkürzungen
Katalognummer: Asklepiou Soteros
Durchmesser: 18,00 mm
weight 8,78gr. | bronze Ø 18mm.
obv. Laureate head of Asklepios right
rev. Snake coiled around netted omphalos, head erect,
AKHIOY on right, THPO on left
This coin refers to the Asklepioscult, introduced in Pergamon in the 4th century BC. The reverse refers to the sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi, marked by the Omphalos as centre of the world. Originally this sanctuary was guarded by the serpent python. The legend Asklepiou Soteros means Asklepios (our) saviour.
Sear 3967 | BMC 158 | SNG.von Aulock 1372 | McClean 7690 | SNG.Paris 1803
Slg.Klein- (cf.285) | Weber collection 5194 | SNG.Copenhagen-
Short thick flan. Some minor flaws. Dark patina.
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weight 8,78gr. | bronze Ø 18mm.
obv. Laurated head of Asklepios right
rev. Snake coiled around netted omphalos, head erect, ASKLHPIOU on right, SWTHROS on left
Sear 3967 | BMC 158 | SNG.von Aulock 1372 | McClean 7690 | SNG.Paris 1803
Slg.Klein- (cf.285) | Weber collection 5194 | SNG.Copenhagen- Short thick flan. Dark patina.
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