AXUM. WZB ('Wazeba'), Circa 340-345. Argyros (Silver, 12 mm, 0.78 g, 12 h). "King Wazeba" (legend in Ethiopian Ge'ez language) around draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; aboce, crescent and pellet. Rev. "Wazeba king of Aksum" (legend in Ethiopian Ge'ez language) around small draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, within circular border; above, crescent and pellet . AC 17. H 16.1. Hahn & Keck 20b. SyllAsh 45-50. Vaccaro 17. Rare. Clipped, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From a private research collection of Axumite small change.
Price realized | 85 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |