AXUM. Joel, Circa 590-610. Argyros (Silver, 14 mm, 0.83 g, 2 h). YO EL ("Joel" in Ge'ez) Crowned and draped bust to right. Rev. NG S ("King" in Ge'ez) Draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, holding long cross. AC 130. H 56. Hahn & Keck 87. SyllAsh 437-439. Vaccaro 58. Dark patina. Clipped, otherwise, about very fine.
From a private research collection of Axumite small change.