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Auction: 5003 - Ancient, Islamic, English & Foreign Coins & Comm. Medals
Lot: 137

Joel (mid 6th Century A.D.), AE (12), crowned and draped bust right, with tail-like ribbon behind, Ge'ez legend ngš "King" starting right of bust, sometimes with symbol (pellet or triangle of pellets by ribbon or neck, bar by chest or crown), rev. Greek cross, dividing Ge'ez legend 'y'l "Joel", (AC 131; H 59), fine to very fine (12) Estimate £ 90-120

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