AXUM. temp. Ebana. Circa 430-460. Æ (16mm, 1.55 g, 12h).Electronic Auction 467 Early Medieval & Islamic, Bronze Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AXUM. temp. Ebana. Circa 430-460. Æ (16mm, 1.55 g, 12h). Crowned bust right, holding cruciform scepter / Greek cross pattée, with central annulet, within annulet. Hahn, Aksumite 36; Munro-Hay Type 76; BMC Axum 316-398; SACAM 283-320. Earthen dark green patina, cleaning marks, trace of gilt on reverse. VF. Struck on a broad flan and a good example of the issue. |