Kingdom of Axum, Ouazebas Gilt Æ Unit. Circa AD 375-410. ⧾ OYΛZHCΛC CΛCIΛEYC ("King Ouazebas"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, flanked by wheat stalks / ⧾ TOYTOΛPCCHTHXѠPΛ ("may this please the country"), small draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; all within circular border. Hahn & Keck 37a; SACAM 192-217; H 26; AC 54-8; Vaccaro 29. 2.23g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine; much original gold inlay remaining on rev.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.
Price realized | 320 GBP |
Starting price | 60 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |