Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.62 g, 12 h). ✠OYCAC BACIΛЄΥC 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; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ΘЄΟΥ ЄΥΧAΡIC•TI∀ 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; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 37a. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 60.54 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 85. Struck from the usual worn and corroded dies, otherwise, about very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from KT Coins in March 2019.