Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5512

Price realized: 550 CHF   (Approx. 625 USD / 581 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 19 mm, 1.64 g, 12 h). ✠ΟΥCΛИΛ - 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, about extremely fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from Colonial Coins and Medals in September 2021.

Starting price: 100 CHF