★ Aesculapius as Veterinarian ★

MYSIA. Parium. Commodus, 176-192. (Bronze, 25 mm, 8.35 g, 7 h), circa 179-180. IMP CAI ( sic ) Λ AV COMODVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right. Rev. DEO AESC SVB / C G I H P Aesculapius seated right, holding with right hand the right fore-hoof of bull standing left. RPC IV.2 Online temp. 624. SNG BN 1484-5. SNG Çanakkale 212. SNG von Aulock 1337. Weber 5152. Dark green and tan patina. Very fine.