A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Ouazebas (late 4th Century AD), Copper, +OYAZHBAC BACIΛEYC or similar ('King Ouazebas'), draped bust right, wearing head-cloth, between wheat stalks, rev +TOYTOAΡCCHTHXWPA or similar ('May this please the country'), similar small bust within circle, gilt within circle (AC 54; H 26). Very fine.
purchased from I Roper, June 2004
Estimate: £120-160