Kingdom of Axum, Eon (Noe) AV Unit. Circa AD 410-450. ⧾ ΛCX ⧾ ΛCΛ ⧾ CΛC ⧾ CIN (interpretation uncertain - “King of the land of the Abyssinians” [much abbreviated]?), crowned and draped bust to right, holding stick, flanked by wheat stalks; all within circular border / ⧾ IAN ⧾ IѠC + XAA ⧾ CIC (partially retrograde - interpretation uncertain - “Eon man of Anaaf”), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, flanked by wheat stalks; all within circular border. Hahn & Keck 38; SACAM 231-3; H 28B; AC 61-2 1.45g, 19mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Price realized | 550 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |