Kingdom of Axum, Joel Æ Unit. Circa AD 590-600. Crowned and draped bust facing, cross within crown with pendants; Ge'ez legend "King Joel" around / Cross with punch hole in centre; Ge'ez legend "Christ is with us" around. SACAM 484-6; H 61a; Munro-Hay Type 134i. 0.74g, 15mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.