AXUM. Alla Amidas. Late 530s-550s. Æ (20mm, 2.28 g, 12h). VF.Electronic Auction 567 Early Medieval, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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AXUM. Alla Amidas. Late 530s-550s. Æ (20mm, 2.28 g, 12h). Crowned half-length bust enthroned right, holding cross-tipped scepte / Voided Greek cross set on staff within grain ear wreath joined by annulet. Hahn, Aksumite 72a (for type); Munro-Hay type 153; BMC Axum 577-8; SACAM 552. Earthen green patina, gilt on reverse. VF. |