Ancient Greek City Of Kos, Carian Islands, 88 To 50 BCE Bronze Coin, Head Of Asklepios And Rod With Snake, Collectibles And Numismatics
Find Us Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllureAuctioneers Dimensions, Diameter 13mm, All measurements are approximate. Sold As Pictured. Provenance, Private Collector, Denmark, Acquired By tc&tc Private Collector in NYC 2026. Ancient Dorian Greek City States Of Carian Islands, Southwest Asia Minor, Kos, Standard Circulation Coin, Circa 88 To 50 BCE. Value Fractional Of A Greek Drachm. Composition, Bronze. Shape Round But Irregular. Hammered. Obverse With Head Of God Asklepios Facing Left. Reverse With Serpent Coiled Around Staff, The Rod Of Asklepios. A Greek Letter To The Lower Left Of The Snake. Circle Of Pellets All Around. Very Good Condition. References: SNG von Aulock# 8176. // Cos Or Kos Was A City Of Ancient Greece On The Island Of The Same Name. In 366 BCE, The Inhabitants Of The Town Of Astypalaea Abandoned Their Town To Populate Cos. The Ancient Polis Of Cos Was A Member Of The Dorian Pentapolis, Whose Sanctuary Was On The Triopian Promontory. Under The Athe...