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; Ge'ez legend "Christ is with us" around. Hahn & Keck 89; SACAM 464-84; H 61b; AC 134; Vaccaro 59. 0.89g, 13mm, 3h.

Extremely Fine.

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