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.
Price realized | 800 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |