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ROMAN COINS HONORING AESCULAPIUS

"Roman Coin Esculapius " (see related A | B | C | D | E | F | G)

The frequency of representation of Aesculapius in Roman coins underscore the importance of Medicine in those days. Galen was then a well known physician. These facts are reflected in "Galeno" which in Spanish is a synonym of "medico" or physician. 
Once, Mercury (the protector of thieves) tempted Aesculapius with money to help a merchant. The symbiosis of Medicine with Ethics was challenged and Zeus opted to incinerate Aesculapius. Eventually, Aesculapius was deified for his services to humanity.

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