AEOLIS, Elaia
AE16. 3.15g, 15.8mm
MINTED: AEOLIS, Elaia, circa 4th century BC
REF: SNG Cop 173 var. (magistrate’s name)
OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Athena left.REVERSE: Ε – Λ, Ear of corn within olive wreath; magistrate’s name below.
Notes:
Dark green patina with some earthen concretions and spots of old corrosion.
Historical Notes:
Although the exact location of the ancient town of Elaia has been subject to some debate, according to Strabo, it was located south of the river Caicus, and served as a port for travellers journeying to Pergamon. A location tradition held that the town was founded by Menestheus, the legendary ruler of Athens during the Trojan War, who had exiled the hero Greek Theseus from the city after his return from the Underworld.
AEOLIS, Elaia . 4th century BC . AE16 . Athena / Ear of corn in olive wreath
SKU: 4655
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