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Æ12 - Anonymous
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aksum |
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| Year | 340-375 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of an anonymous Aksumite ruler facing right, wearing a crown or headband, with the Greek royal title legend partially visible in the field. The portrait is rendered in the typical schematic style of fourth-century Aksumite bronze coinage, with broad facial features and summary drapery at the shoulder. The flan is irregular and slightly clipped at the lower left, consistent with hand-struck production. Traces of a circular border are discernible around the periphery of the die. Surface patination is a deep olive-green with areas of earthen encrustation obscuring fine detail. |
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| Obverse lettering | BΛΣI - ΛEVΣ (Translation: King) |
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| Reverse lettering | ΤΟΥΤΟ ΑΡΕΣΣΗ ΤΗ ΧΩΡΑ (Translation: May this please the country) |
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