Kingdom of Axum, Nezool AV Unit. Circa AD 470-490. ΘEOVЄ VXΛPICTIΛ ("thanks be to God"), and draped bust right, holding fly whisk, flanked by wheat stalks; large cross above / BΛCIΛЄC NЄZOѠΛ ("King Nezool"), draped bust right, wearing head cloth, holding stick, flanked by wheat stalks; large cross above. SACAM 332-6 (same rev. die as 334 and 336); H 38d; Munro-Hay Type 82. 1.60g, 18mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection.