Kingdom of Axum, Mhdys Æ Unit. Circa AD 430. Draped bust right, wearing head cloth, flanked by wheat stalks, cross above; Ge'ez legend "MHDYS King of Aksum" around / Cross within circular border; Ge'ez legend "by this victorious, by the cross" around. SACAM 244-54; H 30; Munro-Hay Type 70. 1.17g, 15mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; rev. cross inlaid with gold, excellent for the type.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.