Ebana, circa 460s-480s. Chrysos (Gold, 16 mm, 1.53 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; above tiara, Λ; all within circular border. Rev. ✠CCB✠ΛИΛ✠BAC✠ΛↃΛ 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. Munro-Hay, AC, type 71. A lovely piece with a very attractive obverse. Struck from a somewhat worn and corroded reverse die, otherwise, very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.