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CNG 93, Lot: 1413. Estimate $300.
Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM. Ousanas I. Circa 300-330. AV (17mm, 2.04 g, 12h). ΛIΛ(retrograde D)IΛ TO ΛTDΛIDDI, crowned bust right, holding spear; grain ears with pellet between tips flanking; above, pellet-in-crescent / UTIUI(retrograde D)ITI DΛIDIIDIII, draped bust right, wearing headcloth, holding whisk; grain ears flanking; above, pellet-in-crescent. Cf. Hahn, Aksumite 12a.1 (for type); cf. Munro-Hay Type 23 (same); cf. BMC Axum 26 (same). Near VF, toned, two antique holes for use as jewelry.