bgr_1094714 - CARIA - CARIAN ISLANDS - COS Demi-unité
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Type : Demi-unité
Date: c. 400-300 AC.
Mint name / Town : Cos
Metal : copper
Diameter : 11 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 1,27 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Joli crabe, bien venu à la frappe. Patine foncée
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête d’Héraklès à gauche, portant la léontée.
Reverse
Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Crabe ; un carquois au-dessous.
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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