Æ18 - Aphilas

€311,425.00
IssuerAksum
Year305-315
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight4.84 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#12, BMC Aksum#20
Obverse descriptionBust of Aphilas facing, wearing headcloth, draped; above, pellet on crescent ; lettering starting by the final letter of the royal title.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΦΙΛΑC ΒΑCΙΛЄΥC
(Translation: Aphilas, King [...])
Reverse descriptionSmall bust to right, wearing headcloth, draped, within circle closed by dot at top and at bottom; above, pellet on crescent dividing the lettering.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑξѠΜΙΤѠΝ ΒΙCΙ ΔΙΜΗΛΗ
(Translation: [...] of Aksum, man of Dimele)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305-315)  - -
Catalog ID8514373310
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