Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXII 7-8 Oct 2021
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Kingdom of Axum, Anonymous Gilt Æ Unit. Time of Ebana, circa AD 460-480. CΛX ΛCΛ (interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?), crowned and draped bust to right, holding long cross; cross above / TOYTOΛPECHTHXѠPΛ ("may this please the country"), cross within circular border. Hahn & Keck 45; SACAM 283-320; H 36; AC 76; Vaccaro 34. 0.68g, 16mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine; rev. cross inlaid with gold.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.
Near Very Fine; rev. cross inlaid with gold.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.