AXUM. Noe (Eon), circa 390. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.60 g, 12 h). ✠ΛCX✠ΛCΛ✠CΛC✠CIϞ 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. ✠NⲰC✠ΦΛΛ✠CIƆ✠ΙΛN 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, good very fine.
From an important collection of Aksumite coins.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |