Kingdom of Axum, Ousanas II AV Unit. Circa AD 500. +OVCΛNΛB ΛCIΛЄVC ("King Ousana"), crowned and draped bust right, holding rod, flanked by wheat stalks; four pellets above crown / +BЄΔVЄ XAΓIC ("thanks be to God"), draped bust right, wearing head cloth, holding fly whisk, flanked by wheat stalks. SACAM 350 (same dies); H 37d; Munro-Hay Type 89-90. 1.60g, 19mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.