Watch List notes:

AXUM. Noe (Eon), circa 390. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.58 g, 12 h). ✠XΛƆ✠ƆΛC✠CΛC✠ΛƆΛ Draped bust of Noe to right, wearing tiara and holding spear in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ƆⲰI✠ϞIƆ✠IΛH✠ΛΛΦ✠ Draped bust of Noe to right, wearing head cloth and holding branch in his right hand; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Hahn, MAKS, 38. Hahn, Aksumite, 28. Struck from somewhat worn and corroded dies, otherwise, very fine.


From an important collection of Aksumite coins.