Kingdom of Axum, Ebana AV Unit. Circa AD 460-480. ⧾ CΛC ⧾ ΛCΛ ⧾ CΛX ⧾ CIN (partially retrograde - interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?), crowned bust to right, holding stick, grain ears flanking; three pellets above; within circular border / ⧾ ΛNΛ ⧾ BAC ⧾ ΛCΛ + CEB (partially retrograde - "King Ebana"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, holding fly-whisk, grain ears flanking; within circular border. Hahn & Keck 43; SACAM 272 var. (no pellets on obv.); H 34; AC 71-3; Vaccaro 38 (Esbael). 1.61g, 16mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Rare with pellets above bust on obv.