A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Ousas (c. AD 500), Gold, +OYCAC BACIΛEYC ('King Ousas'), crowned and draped bust right, holding fly whisk, between wheat stalks, rev +BEVVIΛ BYΛΛVIC (blundered 'Thanks be to God'), draped bust right, wearing head-cloth, holding fly whisk, between wheat stalks, 1.52g, 12h (AC 86; H 37c). Very fine, very rare.
ex Morton & Eden Auction, 13 December 2005, lot 440
Estimate: £400-500