A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Anonymous (mid 5th Century AD), Copper, BAX+ACA or similar ('King'), crowned and draped bust right, holding long hand-cross, rev TOYTOAΡCCHTHXWPA or similar ('May this please the country'), Greek cross, centre usually inlaid with gold, in circle (AC 76; H 36). Attractive jade green patina, good very fine.
ex Numismatica Ars Classica Auction, 8 October 2010, lot 1029
Estimate: £120-160