Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5525

Price realized: 1,700 CHF   (Approx. 1,932 USD / 1,795 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Ousanas II, early 6th century. Argyros (Silver, 11 mm, 0.35 g). ΟYC[∀-N∀C] Draped bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, cross. Rev. B∀-CI-ΛE-YC Cross in outline with central square and with small decorations in angles. Hahn, Aksumite, P37. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 61.7 (this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 88. Extremely rare, just seven examples recorded by Hahn & Keck, of which five in private hands. Edge chips and somewhat rough, otherwise, fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.

Starting price: 25 CHF