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Auction: 1010 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins, Commemorative Medals & Numismatic Books
Lot: 525

Axumite, Hataz (later 6th century), base AR, 0.92g, crowned and draped bust facing holding hand-cross in front of chest, Ge´ez legend ngs htz "King Hataz", rev. Greek cross in diamond-shaped frame with cross at each angle, Ge´ez legend shl l´hzb "Mercy to the people" (AC 137; H 63); AE (2), crowned and draped bust facing holding hand-cross in front of chest, Ge´ez legend ngs htz "King Hataz", rev. Greek cross in diamond-shaped frame with cross at each angle, Ge´ez legend shl l´hzb "Mercy to the people", one with cross right of chin (AC 141; H 65), the silver about fine with some corrosion, the coppers fair (3) Estimate £ 40-60

Sold for
£30