Aeolis, Elaia Diobol circa 460-400, AR 1.30 g. Head of Athena l., wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. E – Λ – A – I Wreath within shallow incuse square. Traité pl. 157, 31. Boston, MFA 1645. SNG Copenhagen 165. SNG von Aulock 7679.
Very rare. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Hirsch 25, 1909, Philipsen, 1973; Hess-Leu 31, 1966, 418; M&M 41, 1970, 163, Spink-Galerie des Monnaies 15 February 1977, 119 and Morton & Eden 51, 2011, Exceptional Greek Coins, 136 sales.
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