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Auction: 5014 - The Coinex Sale
Lot: 368

Gersem (c.600 AD) AR, 1.03g., crowned and draped bust right holding hand-cross, Ge´ez legend grsm "Gersem", rev. capped and draped bust right holding hand-cross, disc and crescent to right, Ge´ez legend ngs "King", some letters vocalised on obverse and reverse (AC 147; H 51), about fine, rare with vocalised letters Estimate £ 80-100Marginally heavier than any specimen recorded in AC, but BMC 557 is heavier still at 1.20g.

Sold for
£70