Kingdom of Axum, Joel Æ Unit. Circa AD 590-610. Crowned and draped bust facing, crown with cross and pendants; Ge'ez legend "King Joel" around / Cross potent with punch hole centre; Ge'ez legend "Christ is with us" around. Hahn & Keck 88; SACAM 485-6; H 61a; AC 134i; Vaccaro 59 var. (no rev. punch). 1.12g, 15mm, 6h.

Good Very Fine. Scarce variety with reverse punch.

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