Ebana, circa 460s-480s. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.60 g, 12 h). ✠CΛC✠CYN✠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. ✠CCC✠ΛHΛ✠CΛↃ✠ΛCΛ Draped half-length bust of Ebana to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular 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. Munro-Hay, AC, type 71. Struck from a worn and corroded reverse die, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from NBJ in October 2019.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |