Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 19 mm, 1.64 g, 12 h). ✠ΟΥCΛИΛ - ΛCIVЄΛC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II 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. Rev. ✠BЄΔY I-Y - XI XAPIC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II 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. Hahn, Aksumite, 37d. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 56. Munro-Hay, AC, type 89. Struck from the slightly worn and corroded dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from Colonial Coins and Medals in September 2021.