Aiolis, Elaia, AE Circa 340-300 BC, Athena / Barley-Grain

Aiolis, Elaia, AE (bronze, 1.15g, 11mm), Circa 340-300 BC

Obv: Helmeted head of Athena to left

Rev: Barley-grain, within laurel wreath

Ref: SNG Copenhagen 169

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (mint mark on the obverse)

Note: During the period circa 340-300 BC, Aiolis, a region in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), flourished culturally and economically, and its city of Elaia played a significant role in this development. As part of the wider Greek world, Elaia was a bustling port city, strategically located on the Aegean coast. Its coinage provides valuable insights into the city's history and prosperity during this time. Elaia's coinage reflects its autonomy as a city-state within the Aiolis region.