Kingdom of Axum, anonymous Æ Unit. Time of Ebana, circa AD 430-460. CAX ΛCΛ (interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?), crowned and draped bust right, holding long cross / TOYTOAPECHTHXѠPA ("may this please the country"), cross within circular border. SACAM 283-320; H 36; Munro-Hay Type 76. 1.00g, 14mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; rev. cross inlaid with gold.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.