Kingdom of Axum, Mhdys Gilt Æ Unit. Circa AD 450-460. Draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, flanked by wheat stalks, cross above; Ge'ez legend "MHDYS King of Aksum" around / Cross within circular border, cross above; Ge'ez legend "by this victorious, by the cross" around. Hahn & Keck 41; SACAM 244-54; H 30; AC 70; Vaccaro 35. 1.58g, 16mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine; well-preserved rev. cross gold inlay.

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