Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1667. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $210. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of AXUM. Ioel. Circa 550-570 AD. AR 12mm (0.85 gm). "King Ioel" (in Ge'ez), crowned facing bust; three pellets to right / "By the Grace of Christ" (in Greek), cross in circle; gilt center. Munro-Hay 129; cf. BMC Aksum 447. Good VF, slightly porous. Rare. ($300)