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Auction: 5003 - Ancient, Islamic, English & Foreign Coins & Comm. Medals
Lot: 134

Anonymous (mid 6th Century A.D.), AR, 1.05g., crowned and draped bust facing, with gilding on crown, Ge'ez legend ngš 'ksm "King of Aksum" and Ge'ez monogram 'gd to left, rev. arch supported by columns, containing cross inlaid with gold, Ge'ez legend zy'by lmdxn + ngš "The King who exalts the Saviour", (AC 126; H 69), surfaces lightly porous, very fine Estimate £ 200-250

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