A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Ousana (c. AD 500), Gold, +OVCΛNΛ BΛPIVCVC ('King Ousana'), crowned and draped bust right, Ge'ez letter 'y' above, between wheat stalks, rev +BEOV XAPIC (Thanks be to God) draped bust right, wearing head-cloth, holding fly whisk, between wheat stalks, 1.46g, 12h (AC 89; H 37d). Edge crack and small edge nick, obverse die flaw, very fine.
ex Morton & Eden Auction, 13 December 2005, lot 441
Estimate: £300-350