Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5514

Price realized: 170 CHF   (Approx. 193 USD / 179 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.62 g, 12 h). ✠OYCAC BACIΛЄΥC 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; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ΘЄΟΥ ЄΥΧAΡIC•TI∀ 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; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 37a. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 60.54 (this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 85. Struck from the usual worn and corroded dies, otherwise, about very fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from KT Coins in March 2019.

Starting price: 75 CHF