★ An attractive 'tremissis' of Ebana ★

AXUM. Ebana, circa 450. 'Tremissis' (Gold, 16 mm, 1.61 g, 1 h). +CIИ+CAX+ACA+CAC Draped bust of Ebana to right, wearing tiara and holding two ears of barley in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. EB +ANA+BA C+ΛEA+ C Draped bust of Ebana to right, wearing head cloth and holding a fly whisk in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 34. Munro-Hay type 72. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.