Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5519

Price realized: 320 CHF   (Approx. 364 USD / 338 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.59 g, 12 h). ✠OYCAC BA•CIΛЄΥC 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. ✠Θ•ЄΟΥ ЄΥΧAΡICTI∀ 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. Munro-Hay, AC, type 85. Scratch on the obverse and with a small scuff on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, ex Baldwin's of St. James 40, 21 November 2019, 16.

Starting price: 75 CHF