Anonymous, circa 460s-first quarter 6th century. Lepton (Gilt Bronze, 15 mm, 0.93 g, 3 h). CΛ 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. TOYTO ΛPCCH TH XⲰΡΛ Cross with central circle within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 36. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 45. Munro-Hay, AC, type 76. Very fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.