Mysia, Pergamon, AE Circa 133-127 BC, Asklepios / Serpent

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Description

Greek, Mysia, Pergamon, AE (bronze, 7.67g, 21.1mm), Circa 133-127 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Asklepios to right
Rev: Traces of AΣKΛHΠIOΣ – ΣΩTHPOΣ; Serpent coiled around omphalos
Ref:  SNG Paris 1803-27; SNG von Aulock 1372 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (slightly off-centered)
Note: The city of Pergamon was famed for its sanctuary of Asklepios, one of the ancient world’s most renowned healing centers. People journeyed from all corners of the Mediterranean seeking remedies for various ailments. The presence of Asklepios on this coin underscores the city’s deep reverence for the god of healing. The laureate head of Asklepios, facing right, is a symbol of victory and honor. Inscribed on the reverse is “ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΟΣ – ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ” (Asklepios Soter), signifying Asklepios as the savior, highlighting his role as a healer and protector. At the coin’s center, a serpent coils around an omphalos, representing divine power and symbolizing healing and rejuvenation. This imagery reflects Asklepios’s close association with medicine and his ability to cure ailments.