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, Armah (Alla Amidas) Gold-Inlaid Æ Unit. Circa AD 540-550. Crowned and draped figure of King enthroned to right, holding long cross; cross before, Ge'ez legend "King Armah" around / Cross within wreath; Ge'ez legend "let there be joy to the peoples" around. Hahn & Keck 72; SACAM 548; H 72a; AC 153; Vaccaro 68. 2.24g, 21mm, 11h.

Very Fine; traces of gold inlay on rev. cross.

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

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Price realized 340 GBP
Starting price 90 GBP
Estimate 150 GBP
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