Kingdom of Axum, Hataz (Hethasas) Æ Unit. Circa AD 600-630. Draped bust facing, wearing crown with pendants, holding cross on staff before chest; Ge'ez legend "king Hataz" around / Cross within lozenge from which four crosses emanate; Ge'ez legend "mercy to the peoples" around. Hahn & Keck 95; SACAM 502-18; H 65; AC 141; Vaccaro 71. 1.03g, 15mm, 7h.

Very Fine.

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