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Roman Egypt Claudius // Caduceus, Symbol of Medicine

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Roman Egypt. Claudius, 41-54 AD. Incredibly rare bronze obol, Alexandria mint. Dated regnal year 12 (51/52 AD). Laureate head of Claudius right / Hand left, holding winged caduceus; L IB (date) below. Red-brown patina, spots of green. VF. Very rare, four known to RPC, just two at CoinArchives.

The serpent-entwined staff of Aesklepius became known as the caduceus. This symbol is still used worldwide as a symbol of medicine and healing to this day!

Product Details
  • Measurements
    0.875"L x 0.75"W x 0.0625"H
  • OriginEgypt

— Ex CNG
— Measures 21mm
— Weight: 4.91 g
— Ref: Köln 104; Dattari (Savio) 148; K&G 12.77; RPC I 5189; Emmett 88.12 for type

Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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    2-3 weeks
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    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation

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