Kingdom of Axum, Eon (Noe) AV Unit. Circa AD 410-450. ⧾ ΛCX ⧾ ΛCΛ ⧾ CΛC ⧾ CIN (interpretation uncertain - “King of the land of the Abyssinians” [much abbreviated]?), crowned and draped bust to right, holding stick, flanked by wheat stalks; all within circular border / ⧾ IѠC ⧾ CIC ⧾ IAN ⧾ ΛΛΦ (“Eon man of Anaaf”), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, flanked by wheat stalks; all within circular border. Hahn & Keck 38; SACAM 222-30; H 28a; AC 59-60. 1.58g, 17mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; struck from slightly worn dies. Rare.

Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex important collection of Aksumite coins.