Kingdom of Axum, Wazena (Ella Gabaz) AR Unit. Circa AD 550-570. Crowned and draped bust facing; Ge'ez legend "King Wazena" around, cross above / Cross with punch hole centre within arch; Ge'ez legend "the king who exalts the Saviour" around. SACAM 386-7; H 67; Munro-Hay Type 117. 0.76g, 15mm, 12h.
Very Fine; obv. crown and rev. cross inlaid with gold. Very Rare.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.