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Auction: 5003 - Ancient, Islamic, English & Foreign Coins & Comm. Medals
Lot: 140

Joel (mid 6th Century A.D.), AE, 0.52g., crowned and draped bust facing, Ge'ez legend ngš 'y'l "King Joel", triangle of pellets symbol left of chin, rev. Latin cross with voided centre, Ge'ez legend krsts msln "Christ is with us", (AC 134i; H 61a), dark green patina, good very fine, a very rare variety; only six examples previously recorded (four in AC), none with this symbol Estimate £ 50-70

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