Description: Aeolis, Elaia, Hadrian (117 - 138 AD). AVTO TPAIA AΔ(P); laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / EΛΑΙΤΩN; kalathos containing two poppies and grain ears.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 2,66 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: BMC 42; SNG Cop 194

Commentary: dark olive-grey patina, good centering

History: Kalathos was mainly working basket of Greek women used for multitude of works; it was also used for ceremonial purpose, mainly in the cult of the godess of the harvest, Demeter.

Article Number: 011-07-01-41652