Kingdom of Axum, Ebana AV Unit. Circa AD 460-480. ⧾ CΛX ⧾ ΛCΛ ⧾ CΛC ⧾ CIN (interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?), crowned bust to right, holding stick; Λ above head, grain ears flanking, all within circular border / ⧾ ΛNΛ ⧾ BAC ⧾ ΛCΛ + CEB ("King Ebana"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, holding fly-whisk, grain ears flanking; within circular border. Hahn & Keck 43; SACAM 262 (same obv. die); H 34; AC 71-3; Vaccaro 38 (Esbael). 1.53g, 16mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine. Rare.

Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 20, 18 July 2022, lot 3232;
Ex important collection of Aksumite coins.