Ebana, circa 460s-480s. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.61 g, 12 h). ✠CΛC✠CIነ✠CAX✠ACA Draped half-length bust of Ebana to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding spear in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; above tiara, H; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ↃↃᗺ✠ANA✠BAƆ✠ACA Draped half-length bust of Ebana to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and earring, holding branch in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; above head cloth, pellet; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 34. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 43.348 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 71. Struck from slightly worn dies and with minor scuffs on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from NBJ in June 2018.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |