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Lot 68: Axumite Kingdom, Anonymous Early Christian Kings, Time of Ezanas (c.340-425), AE Unit, Ethiopian Mint 
AUCTION: Beast Coins (Auction 308)
- Starting Bid: $180
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Axumite Kingdom, Anonymous Early Christian Kings, Time of Ezanas (c.340-425), AE Unit, Ethiopian Mint
(Corrupted legend)
Draped bust right, wearing headcloth
(Ge‘ez legend = "May this please the country")
Legend surrounding cross within circular border
12mm x 13mm, 1.45g
Hahn, Aksumite 33; Munro-Hay type 52; BMC Axum 83-96
Ex Midwest "Coins of Christianity" Collection
(Corrupted legend)
Draped bust right, wearing headcloth
(Ge‘ez legend = "May this please the country")
Legend surrounding cross within circular border
12mm x 13mm, 1.45g
Hahn, Aksumite 33; Munro-Hay type 52; BMC Axum 83-96
Ex Midwest "Coins of Christianity" Collection
Christianity was introduced to Axum in the early years after Christ's death (refer to Acts 8:27-40, the story about the Ethiopian Eunuch being baptized). This is the earliest known Christian coin minted in a country outside of the Roman Empire.
Fine. Nice for the type.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Beast Coins
- Lot #: 68
- Listing #: 232864
- Closed: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:33:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $300