Kingdom of Axum, Gersem Æ Unit. Circa AD 580. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding long cross; cross to left, Ge'ez legend "king Gersem" around / Cross within dotted border; Ge'ez legend "through Christ he conquers" around. Hahn & Keck 83; SACAM 530-8; H 53; AC 148-9; Vaccaro 66. 1.48g, 18mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.
Price realized | 220 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |