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.
Aeolis, Elaia, Hadrian
55,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,66 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | BMC 42; SNG Cop 194 |
| Commentary: | olive patina, good centering |
Historical Context
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.
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