Kingdom of Axum, Ousanas II AV Unit. Circa AD 500-510. ⧾ OVCAC BACIΛЄVC ("King Ousana"), crowned and draped bust to right, holding rod, flanked by wheat stalks; within circular border / ⧾ ΘЄOVЄV XAPICTIA ("thanks be to God"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, holding fly whisk, flanked by wheat stalks; within circular border. Hahn & Keck 60.2, 6, 21-22; SACAM -; H 37a; AC 85. 1.63g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From a private North American collection.