Web Auction 28 – 9 - 14 December 2023
Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...
Part 1: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 10.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 11.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 12.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 13.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 6: Th, 14.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: Su, 10.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 11.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 12.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 13.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 6: Th, 14.12.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Description
Kaleb, circa 510-530s. Argyros (Billon, 14 mm, 0.61 g, 12 h). ከለበ-ነገሠ ('klbngs' = 'Kaleb, king' in Ge'ez) Draped bust of Kaleb to right, wearing tiara and circular earring. Rev. ✠ዘየደለ-ለሀገረ ('zydllhgr' = 'May this please the country' in Ge'ez) Draped bust of Kaleb to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring. Hahn, Aksumite, 42. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 67.105 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 111. Nicely toned and unusually attractive. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 220 CHF |
| Starting price | 50 CHF |
The auction is closed.
