Anonymous, circa 460s-first quarter 6th century. Lepton (Gilt Bronze, 16 mm, 1.47 g, 2 h). CΛ X - Λ-CΛ Draped half-length male bust to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding long cross-tipped scepter in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to inner left, cross. Rev. TOYTO ΛΡↃↃH TH XⲰΡΛ Cross with central circle inlaid in gold within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 36. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 45. Munro-Hay, AC, type 76. A well centered and clear example with a pleasing portrait. Light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.