Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.44 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄΥ-C Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. ΑξⲰΜΙΤⲰΝ - BICI ΔΙΜΗΛΗ Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 7. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 8.7 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 9. Very rare. Sharp and attractive, and struck in exceptionally high relief. Light marks and with minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.