Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 5511 Price realized: 240 CHF (Approx. 273 USD / 253 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.62 g, 12 h). ✠ΟΥↃΛNΛ - ΛCIVЄΛC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding spear in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley. Rev. ✠BЄΔY I-Y - XI XAPIC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, holding branch in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley. Hahn, Aksumite, 37d. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 56. Munro-Hay, AC, type 89. Struck from the slightly worn and corroded dies, otherwise, very fine. From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from Athena Numismatics in July 2018. Starting price: 75 CHF |