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Lot number: 5520

Price realized: 110 CHF   (Approx. 125 USD / 116 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 15 mm, 1.36 g, 12 h). ✠OYCAC BA✠CI[ΛЄΥC] 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] ЄΥ[Χ[A[ΡICTI]∀ 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. Pierced three times, traces of mounting and with light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 461, 12 February 2020, 533.

Starting price: 25 CHF