AXUM. Ebana, circa 450. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.60 g, 12 h). ✠ CIϞ ✠CΛC✠ΛCΛ✠✠CA Draped bust of Ebana to right, wearing tiara and holding spear in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ BCC ✠ΛϞΛ✠CΛC✠ΛCΛ Draped bust of Ebana to right, wearing head cloth and holding branch in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Hahn, MAKS, 43. Hahn, Aksumite, 34. Areas of weakness and the reverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 605 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |