Æ22 - Armeh

€272,247.00
IssuerAksum
Year535-550
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight2.37 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#153, BMC Aksum#573
Obverse descriptionKing Armeh crowned, seated on throne, to right, holding long staff supporting cross. A dot in right field between king`s head and the cross.
Obverse scriptGe`ez
Obverse lettering
(Translation: King Armeh)
Reverse descriptionEthiopian cross supported on a stem descending to a ring at the base of the coin, flanked by two wheat-stalks emerging from the same stem A punch-hole in the center of the cross, usually filled with gold.
Reverse scriptGe`ez
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Let there be joy to the people)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (535-550)  - -
Catalog ID4498774510
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