Kaleb, circa 510-530s. Argyros (Billon, 14 mm, 0.70 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, 67.97 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 111. Edge chips and a flan crack, otherwise, fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 251, 15 October 2017, 5387 (part of).
Price realized | 95 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |