Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysargyros (Gilt Silver, 11 mm, 0.63 g, 12 h). ΑξⲰΜ-ΙΤⲰN Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. ΟΥCΑΝ[ΛC B]ΠCIΛЄΥC (sic!) Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all inlaid in gold and set within shallow round incuse within circular border; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 14a. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 18a and p. 251, 159 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, 28. Very rare with remaining gilding. Edge chips, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.