Assistant Curator Sabrina Ruffino Giummara takes a closer look at ancient coins in the collection and how they can provide unique insights into the past.
Sabrina Ruffino Giummara is Assistant Curator (One Collection) at the Science Museum Group.
A common emblem for medicine depicts one or two snakes coiling up a staff. This symbol, often referred to as a ‘caduceus’, has been frequently used as a pharmacy or healthcare company crest. However, the term ‘caduceus’ has a distinct meaning and historically has been confused with the real first medical symbol: the ‘Rod of Asclepius’.