Anonymous, circa 460s-first quarter 6th century. Lepton (Gilt Bronze, 14 mm, 0.74 g, 7 h). ᗺA X-Λ-[C Λ] 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. Rev. ΛꟼⲰX HT HCCΛ OTYOT Cross with central circle inlaid in gold within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 36. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 45. Munro-Hay, AC, type 76. Very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.