Kingdom of Axum, Gersem Æ Unit. Circa AD 580. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding long cross; cross to left, Ge'ez legend "King Gersem" around / Cross within dotted border; Ge'ez legend "through Christ he conquers" around. SACAM 530-8; H 53; Munro-Hay Types 148-9. 1.92g, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.