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 / +BЄΔVЄ XAΓIC ("thanks be to God"), draped bust right, wearing head cloth, holding fly whisk, flanked by wheat stalks. SACAM 352; H 37d; Munro-Hay Type 89-90. 1.61g, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.