Elpis (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Elpis (Ancient Greek: ἐλπίς) is the spirit of hope. She was depicted as a young woman, usually carrying flowers or a cornucopia in her hands.
| O: laureate draped bust of Diocletianus
A K Γ ΟΥΑΛ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ CEB |
R: Elpis holding flower and raising skirt
L A (coin is from 1st year of reign) |
| bronze tetradrachm struck in Alexandria 284-285 AD; ref.: Milne 4750 | |
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