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AXUM. Aphilas, Circa 310-325. Lepton (Copper, 14.5 mm, 1.19 g, 12 h). AΦIΛAC BA-CIΛЄYCAξѠ Draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; above, crescent and pellet. Rev. MITѠNBI CIΔIMΛH Wheat ear. AC 13. H 9. Hahn & Keck 13. SyllAsh 42. Vaccaro 9. Very rare; Hahn & Keck knew of only 21 specimen (of which 6 in museum collections). Fine.
From a private research collection of Axumite small change.
During the reign of Aphilas several changes were implemented in the coinage of Axum. For instance, copper coins were now struck with a very flat surface after the high relief coins of previous rulers. This is believed to reflect similar developments in the Roman Empire.
From a private research collection of Axumite small change.
During the reign of Aphilas several changes were implemented in the coinage of Axum. For instance, copper coins were now struck with a very flat surface after the high relief coins of previous rulers. This is believed to reflect similar developments in the Roman Empire.