Kingdom of Axum, Armah (Alla Amidas) Gold-Inlaid Æ Unit. Circa AD 540-550. Crowned and draped figure of King enthroned to right, holding long cross; Ge'ez legend "King Armah" around / Cross within wreath; Ge'ez legend "let there be joy to the peoples" around. Hahn & Keck 72; SACAM 548-92; H 72a; AC 153; Vaccaro 68. 2.88g, 22mm, 6h.
Good Fine; well-preserved rev. cross gold inlay.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.