Axumite Coins from the Collection of Tony Holmes

Axumite Coinage, Ebana (c. 460-480), gold unit, +cax+aca+cac+cin draped bust right wearing tall crown, holding whip, framed by wheat-stalks, rev. +ana+ bac+ac+ccc+ draped bust right wearing headcloth, holding whip, cross above, framed by wheat-stalks, 1.56g/12h (Ashmolean 258; BMC 303). Very fine, a little striking weakness £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Axumite Coins from the Collection of Tony Holmes.

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