Kingdom of Axum, Ouazebas Æ Unit. Circa AD 380-400. +OYAZHBAC BACIΛEYC ("King Ouazebas"), draped bust right, wearing head cloth, flanked by wheat stalks / +TOYTOAPECHTHXѠPA ("may this please the country"), small draped bust right, wearing head cloth, within circle. SACAM 192-217; H 26; Munro-Hay Types 54-8. 2.45g, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine; gold inlay on rev.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.