A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Ebana (mid 5th Century AD), Gold, +CΛC+ΛCΛ+XΛC+NIC (interpretation uncertain), crowned and draped bust right, holding stick, between wheat stalks with bar on right stalk, within beaded circle, rev +CCB+ΛNΛ+CΛC+ΛCΛ ('King Ebana'), draped bust right, wearing head-cloth, pellet above, between wheat stalks, within beaded circle, 1.59g, 12h (AC 71; H 34). Good very fine.
purchased from David Miller
Estimate: £350-400