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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Theodosius, post: 2389951, member: 77077&quot;]Here is an interesting Elis stater with surfaces that are crystalized (or otherwise transformed) into a pattern that is apparent when magnified.&nbsp; I love coins from Elis and was excited to find this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]490921[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Elis, Olympia. 110th Olympiad. 340 BC. AR Stater (11.76 gm, 24mm). Hera mint.</p><p>Obv.: head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos.</p><p>Rev.: Eagle standing left, wings folded, within wreath.</p><p>Seltman, Temple 339 (dies FF/ιτ); BCD Olympia 155 var. (same obv. die, eagle right); BMC 133 (same dies); Jameson 1243 (same dies). Very rare.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a pretty big image, which helps to see the surface pattern.&nbsp; Not sure what the forum software will do to it.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coins from Elis or those with crystallized or otherwise interesting surfaces.</p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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