AXUMITE KINGDOM. Eon (ca. AD 400/420). AV tremissis or unit (17mm, 1.59 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. +CΛX+ΛCΛ+CΛC+CΛC (partially retrograde), crowned and draped bust right, fly whisk or stick in right hand; flanked by wheat stalks, all within annulet border / +IΛN+IwC+XΛΛ+CIC (partially retrograde), draped bust right, wearing head cloth, fly whisk or stick in right hand; flanked by wheat stalks, all within annulet border. Hahn 28.2. Munro-Hay Type 59. Masterfully centered on a honey-wheat flan with bright surfaces. Light toning on the reverse. From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Triton XVI (9 January 2013), lot 1305. As one delves into the annals of African history, the Axumite Kingdom, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, emerges as a quintessential ancient civilization. Thriving primarily during the 1st to the 8th centuries AD, the Axumite Kingdom was renowned for its architectural grandeur, intricate art forms, and currency system, all signs of a sophisticated society and economy. As a key player in the Red Sea trade network, Axum's influence extended across the Arabian Peninsula, establishing it as an important conduit between Rome, Persia, and India. Notably, Axum was among the earliest empires to embrace Christianity, marking the kingdom's pivotal role in the early history of this religion. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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