Æ18 - Hataz small cross

€200,697.00
IssuerAksum
Year615-625
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight1.55 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#140, BMC Aksum#522, Hahn Ak#66
Obverse descriptionBust draped in front, wearing a crown adorned with a cross; flanked by two ears of wheat, from the winning base spring two stems ending in a cross.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionGreek cross in octagonal scalloped frame.
Reverse scriptGe`ez
Reverse lettering
(Translation: King Hataz of Aksum)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (615-625)  - -
Catalog ID3543009330
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