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Auction: 1010 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins, Commemorative Medals & Numismatic Books
Lot: 518

Axumite, Anonymous (mid 6th century), AR (2), 0.63g, 0.52g, crowned and draped bust facing, with gilding on crown, Ge´ez legend ngs ´ksm "King of Aksum", second with Ge´ez monogram ´gd to left, rev. arch supported by columns, containing cross inlaid with gold, Ge´ez legend zy´by lmdxn + ngs "The King who exalts the Saviour", (AC 125, 126ii; H 68, 69), first fine; second a large fragment with clear bust, very fine (2) Estimate £ 100-140

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