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Attica. Eleusis. 350-330 BC. Æ (2.99g, 9h). Laffaille 123 = Strauss 357 (this coin). Charming green patina. Perfectly centered and struck. Exceptional for this difficult issue. Choice extremely fine. From the W.B. collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 60; former Maurice Laffaille (1902-1989) collection, Münzen & Medaillen 1991 (76) lot 357
Eleusis was the only Attic deme which was allowed by Athens (perhaps due to its sacred character) to strike coins for the requirements of the Eleusinian Festivals; this privilege it possessed however only during a limited period. Triptolemos was the great hero of the Eleusinian mysteries; he is here represented passing over the lands in his dragon-chariot making man acquainted with the blessings of agriculture.
Eleusis was the only Attic deme which was allowed by Athens (perhaps due to its sacred character) to strike coins for the requirements of the Eleusinian Festivals; this privilege it possessed however only during a limited period. Triptolemos was the great hero of the Eleusinian mysteries; he is here represented passing over the lands in his dragon-chariot making man acquainted with the blessings of agriculture.