{"product_id":"philip-i-ancient-roman-provincial-ae26-iuliopolis-bithynia-asclepius-rare","title":"PHILIP I Ancient Roman Provincial AE26 Iuliopolis Bithynia Asclepius-Rare","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBITHYNIA, Iuliopolis. Philip I \"the Arab\" (AD 244–249) AE26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUp for auction\/sale is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003every rare\u003c\/b\u003e and highly sought-after Roman Provincial bronze coin struck under Emperor Philip I at the mint of Iuliopolis in Bithynia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis specific type is highly coveted by collectors of ancient medical themes, as it depicts the complete \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003ehealing triad\u003c\/b\u003e: Asclepius (god of medicine), his daughter Hygieia (goddess of health), and the dwarf hooded genius of recovery, Telesphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant Pedigree Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis exact coin is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003epublished plate specimen\u003c\/b\u003e used to illustrate the type on the official \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eRoman Provincial Coinage Online\u003c\/i\u003e database. It was previously offered by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003eTimeline Auctions\u003c\/b\u003e (Auction 174, Lot 3316). Having an explicit database illustration adds permanent, undeniable pedigree and definitive authenticity to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.32 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 26 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse :\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eΜ ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΑΥΓ\u003c\/code\u003e. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I to the right, seen from behind. Note the clear centration dimple as struck from the ancient flan preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse :\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eΙΟΥΛΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ\u003c\/code\u003e. Hygieia standing right, feeding a serpent from a patera, facing Asclepius standing left, leaning on a serpent-entwined staff; between them at their feet stands the small figure of Telesphorus. Features a matching central dimple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReferences \u0026amp; Rarity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRPC Online:\u003c\/b\u003e Volume VIII, Unassigned ID 71078 (This actual coin is the plate example).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Very Fine, with a lovely dark, stable olive-green to black patina and completely legible city legends (\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eΙΟΥΛΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ\u003c\/code\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58143460196726,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2677.jpg?v=1782301713","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/philip-i-ancient-roman-provincial-ae26-iuliopolis-bithynia-asclepius-rare","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}