Aeolis, Elaea; 460-400 BC NGC 5/5 XF Diobol, 1.19g. 71

Description: OFFERED:..Aeolis, Elaea; 460-400 BC NGC 5/5 XF Diobol, 1.19g. SNG Aul-7679, SNG Cop-165, SNG Delepierre-2554, Babelon, Traité-pl. CLVII, 33. Obv: Head of Athena l.; Rx: Wreath. Ex HJB 171, 27 October 2010, lot 1 Elaia (elaion means “olive oil”) was supposedly founded by Menestheus, a king of Athens during the Trojan War. The historian Strabo places the city about 2 km south of the river Caicus and about 20 km from Pergamon, but its precise location is unknown. Eleia served as a port for Pergamon. Elaia began minting small silver coins during the latter half of the fifth century. At first, these consisted of diobols (1.3 g.), and maybe hemiobols, that had Athena facing left (or right) on the obverse and a laurel wreath within an incuse square on the reverse. The city ethnic of ELAI is around the wreath on the reverse. Later, drachms (3.2 g.) were added that had Athena’s head on the obverse and either a pellet or a grain seed within an olive wreath on the reverse. The ethnic of E – L was on either side of the grain. Figure 4b shows a bronze coin of this type. Along with the drachms, diobols of the same type were also produced.The city began minting bronze coins in the fourth century. Athena appeared on almost all the types until the second century when Demeter replaced her. The reverses were usually some combination of the olive wreath and grain seed (Figure 4b), though one coin did have a prow on the obverse instead of a goddess. PERFECT 5/5 Strike XF GRADE - EXCELLENT CENTERING - AMAZING EYE APPEAL This exquisite silver coin comes from Ancient Greece, dating back to 460 BC. Certified by NGC Ancients, this coin is a true treasure for any collector of ancient coins. The detailed design and craftsmanship reflect the era in which it was made. This piece of history would make a valuable addition to any collection. USA SHIPPING is FREE:FREE SHIPPING - 1st CLASS and FULLY INSURED for Domestically Shipped CoinsINTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:1) IF BEING HANDLED THROUGH eBay's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM YOU WILL BE CHARGED BY EBAY 2) IF eBay's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM - DOES NOT - HANDLE THE SHIPPING, INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE VIA USPS @ $45.00.Do you know the difference between NGC - Economy Grading and NGC "FULL SERVICE" Grading?Economy grading is cheaper because NGC, with economy grading at cheaper fee, does not grade the coins Strike or Surface Qualities.Also, under economy grading, NGC does not identify any of the coins damages (scratches, flan flaws, clipping, dents, bent, etc.).Full Service grading costs a lot more, but I know it is definitely worth the extra money!Full grading is the ONLY NGC grading that fully discloses the coins TRUE quality AND the ONLY service we use from NGC.Full grading gives the buyer FULL disclosure about the coin BEFORE the buyer buys the coin and finds out about these flaws later. And do you know what? That is the way it ought to be done!We specialize in High Grade and Scarce ancient coins that possess extraordinary Eye Appeal. And ONLY coins that are Fully Disclosed NGC Graded and Encapsulated If you are looking for the finest examples for your collection ... you're at the right place. *************************************************************************************************************OPTIONAL PAYMENT PLAN - EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM ITEM - LAY-A-WAY PLAN OFFER LAY-A-WAY: 15% down .. Balance anytime within 6 months. NOTE .. If you decide to cancel the Lay-A-Way .. ALL your monies will be refunded, EXCEPT the 15% .. that amount would have already been PAID to EBay. HOW MY LAY-A-WAY PLAN WORKS .. You purchase the item. I mark the item PAID IN FULL on eBay .. That way eBay gets their fees paid NOW. Pretty Simple. ************************************************************************************************************* So, WHY Do I ONLY Sell NGC FULLY Certified/Graded Coins? Simply because - YOU DO NOT KNOW ME ~ ALL Coins are NGC 3rd party Authenticated; Graded; Certified; Dated; and Encapsulated.YOU NEED TO BE PROTECTED! ... WHY? Because, as you may well know - eBay is simply littered with an Extremely High Percentage (Estimates as High as 50+%) of FAKE; COPIED; and, COUNTERFEIT ANCIENT COINS.All Coins for Sale are guaranteed 100% genuine. The images we provide in our listings are of the actual item you will receive. As always, your satisfaction is guaranteed, backed by our "no hassle" 14 day return privilege. NOTE - re: SALES TAX - Virginia Only - Buyers that their mailing address is IN VIRGINIA will be required to pay Virginia Sales Tax. My State Permit number is: 10-565507255F-001

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Location: Esmont, Virginia

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