Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5545

Price realized: 130 CHF   (Approx. 148 USD / 137 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Kaleb, circa 510-530s. Argyros (Billon, 13 mm, 0.72 g, 12 h). ከለበ-ነገሠ ('klbngs' = 'Kaleb, king' in Ge'ez) Draped bust of Kaleb to right, wearing tiara and circular earring. Rev. ✠ዘየደለ-ለሀገረ ('zydllhgr' = 'May this please the country' in Ge'ez) Draped bust of Kaleb to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring. Hahn, Aksumite, 42. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 67.101 (this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 111. Darkly toned. Very fine.


From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.

Starting price: 50 CHF