AESCULAPIUS -- Postumus, Summer 260 - Spring 269 A.D.

Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing.

Silver antoninianus, RIC V 326, SRCV III 10985, Mairat 126-9, Schulzki AGK 80, gVF, toned, 3.747g, 21.1mm, 180o, Treveri (Trier) mint, 4th emission, 1st phase, 266 A.D.; obverse IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SALVS AVG, Aesculapius (Latin for Asclepius) standing right, head left, leaning on snake-entwined staff, globe at feet right; ex CNG, nice centering and sharp reverse. RARE RARE RARE psychometrically reading coin connection with ancient schools of healing and mystery.

$225.00

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