CNG 100, Lot: 327. Estimate $750. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM. Nezana / Nezool. Circa 470-490. AV (17mm, 1.58 g, 12h). Crowned and draped bust right, holding branch or fly-whisk, between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head / Draped bust right, holding branch or fly-whisk, between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head. Hahn, Aksumite 38d; Munro-Hay type 82; BMC Axum 401. VF. Well struck.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.