CNG 100, Lot: 332. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM. Israel. Circa 540-580. AV (18mm, 1.53 g, 8h). Crowned and draped bust right, between two grain ears, the one on the right being held at the stem; all within circular border / Draped bust right, wearing head-cloth, between two grain ears, the one on the right being held at the stem; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite 46; Munro-Hay type 143; BMC Axum –. Near EF, toned, reverse die rust. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex World-Wide Coins of California [James F. Elmen] (24 May 1984), lot 144.