A COLLECTION OF AKSUMITE COINS, THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR, Hataz (later 6th Century AD), Silver, Ge'ez legend ngs Htz ('King Hataz'), crowned and draped bust facing holding hand-cross in front of chest, triangle of pellets to right, rev Ge'ez legend shl l'Hzb ('Mercy to the peoples'), Greek cross in lozenge with cross at each angle, 1.04g, 3h (AC 137; H 63). Nearly very fine, the triangle of pellets unpublished in this position.
Estimate: £140-180