A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Joel (mid 6th Century AD), Silver, Ge'ez legend ngs 'y'l ('King Joel'), crowned and draped bust facing, cross on crown, rev Greek legend APECHXV ('May [the cross] of Christ please?'), small cross within circle, 0.81g, 8h (AC 129; H 57). Chipped, nearly very fine.
purchased from I Roper, December 2004
Estimate: £100-150