Roma Numismatics

Auction XXII  –  7 - 8 October 2021

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXII

Celtic, Greek, Judaean, Roman, Migrationary, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and...

Part 1: Th, 07.10.2021, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 08.10.2021, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Kingdom of Axum, Aphilas AR Unit. Circa AD 310-325. AΦIΛAC BACIΛЄYC ("King Aphilas"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; crescent and pellet above / AξѠMITѠN BICIΔIMΛH ("of the Aksumites, man of Dimele"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; crescent and pellet above. Hahn & Keck 8; SACAM 33-4; H 7; AC 9; Vaccaro 7. 2.00g, 16mm, 12h.

Near Very Fine. Very Rare.

From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.

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Price realized 800 GBP
Starting price 90 GBP
Estimate 150 GBP
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