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; crescent behind, Ge'ez legend "King Armah" around / Cross within wreath; Ge'ez legend "let there be joy to the peoples" around. Hahn & Keck 72; SACAM 570; H 72a; AC 153; Vaccaro 68. 2.53g, 21mm, 12h.

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.