Greece 200 euros 2013 - Hippocrates of Kos (Proof)

Obverse of Greece 200 euros 2013 - Hippocrates of Kos Reverse of Greece 200 euros 2013 - Hippocrates of Kos
Krause - Mishler KM# 258
Details Hippocrates of Kos was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (Classical Greece), and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.

He is referred to as the father of western medicine in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field as the founder of the Hippocratic School of Medicine.

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.), while the reverse features Asclepius healing patients.
Specifications Diameter - 22.1mm Thickness - N/A Weight - 7.98gr
Composition Au .916, Ag .053, Cu .030
Edge Smooth
Comments Designer: G. Stamatopoulos

Issue date: 11 July 2012 - Issue price: 500 euros
Mintage 1,200 pieces

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