CNG 100, Lot: 326. Estimate $750. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM. Nezana / Nezool. Circa 470-490. AV (17mm, 1.64 g, 12h). Crowned and draped bust right, holding branch or fly-whisk, between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head / Draped bust right between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head. Hahn, Aksumite 38b; Munro-Hay type 79c (same dies); BMC Axum –. VF, toned, areas of weak strike. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Morton & Eden (18 April 2002), lot 37.