Kingdom of Axum, Anonymous Gilt Æ Unit. Time of Ebana, circa AD 460-480. CΛX ΛCΛ (interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?), crowned and draped bust to right, holding long cross; cross behind / TOYTOΛPECHTHXѠPΛ ("may this please the country"), cross within circular border. Hahn & Keck 45; SACAM 283-320; H 36; AC 76; Vaccaro 34. 1.19g, 14mm, 12h.

Very Fine; rev. cross inlaid with gold.

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