AXUM. Noe (Eon), circa 390. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.60 g). ✠ƆΛC✠CΛC✠ΛƆΛ✠ΛΧƆ Draped bust of Noe to right, wearing tiara and holding spear in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ƆⲰϞ✠ƆIƆ✠IΛN✠ΛΛΦ Draped bust of Noe 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, 38. Hahn, Aksumite, 28. Struck from the usual worn and corroded dies, otherwise, very fine.

From an important collection of Aksumite coins.