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. 1.38g, 19mm, 4h.

Very Fine.

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