Ebana, circa 460s-480s. Chrysos (Gold, 15 mm, 1.60 g, 12 h). ✠ↃΛC✠CIN✠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, the right one with I across; all within circular border. Rev. ✠CCB✠ΛNΛ✠ᗺΛC✠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 the usual worn and corroded dies, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection and from an important collection of Aksumite coins, Leu Web Auction 20, 16-18 July 2022, 3210.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |