Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2386. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002.  Sold For $1140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM, Christian Kings. Ebana. Circa 450 AD. AV Third Solidus (1.59 gm). +CIN+CLX+LCL+CLC, crowned and draped bust of king right, flanked by two wheat stalks, within beaded circle; cross above / EB+ANA+BAC+LEY, draped bust of king right, wearing head cloth and holding flywhisk, flanked by two wheat stalks, all within beaded circle; cross above. BMC Axum 306; Munro-Hay 71. Good VF. ($750)