Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 5547 Price realized: 220 CHF (Approx. 250 USD / 232 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Kaleb, circa 510-530s. Argyros (Billon, 14 mm, 0.61 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, 67.105 (this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 111. Nicely toned and unusually attractive. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine. From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection. Starting price: 50 CHF |