Kingdom of Axum, Armah (Alla Amidas) AR Unit. Circa AD 530-550. Crowned and draped bust right, holding cross on staff; to left, wheat stalk ending in cross and crescent; Ge'ez legend "King Armah"around / Arch surmounted by cross, flanked by two long crosses, diadem(?) suspended beneath arch; Ge'ez legend "mercy and peace" around. SACAM 539; H 71; Munro-Hay Type 151. 0.88g, 16mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.