Ebana, circa 460s-480s. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.63 g, 12 h). ✠CΛC✠CIነ✠CΛX✠ΛCΛ 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; all within circular border. Rev. ✠CCᗺ✠ΛNΛ✠CΛƆ✠ΛCΛ 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; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 34. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 43.368 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 71. Struck from the usual worn and corroded dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from NBJ in December 2018.