bgr_1021490 - CARIA - CARIAN ISLANDS - COS Unité
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Type : Unité
Date: c. 280-250 AC.
Mint name / Town : Cos
Metal : copper
Diameter : 12,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 1,97 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Joli portrait. Usure régulière. Patine foncée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête féminine, voilée, à droite.
Reverse
Reverse description : Crabe.
Reverse legend : KWION// FILISKOS
Historical background
CARIA - CARIAN ISLANDS - COS
(300-190 BC)
The island of Cos northwest of Cnidus was a Dorian colony, originating from Epidaurus. The cult of Asklépios (Esculapius) was very important there. The Hippocratic School of Medicine had a very high reputation.
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