Kingdom of Axum, Joel Æ Unit. Circa AD 590-610. Crowned and draped bust to right; cross within crown, triangle behind, Ge'ez legend "King" around / Cross with central boss; Ge'ez legend "Joel" around. Hahn & Keck 90; SACAM 456; H 59a; AC 132; Vaccaro 60. 0.95g, 15mm, 2h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, reported to have been privately purchased from the Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990) Collection.