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, 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. 1.46g, 16mm, 12h.

Good 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.

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Price realized 500 GBP
Starting price 90 GBP
Estimate 150 GBP
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