Elpis (mythology)

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

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.