Chrysos - Ousanas II No circle

€1.00
IssuerAksum
Year500-510
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChrysos (1)
CurrencyChrysos
CompositionGold
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#89 , Hahn Ak#37d
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Ousanas right, wearing tiara and holding spear, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley, square of four pellets where they meet.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering ΟΥCΛϞA BΛCIΛЄΛC
(Translation: King Ousanas)
Reverse descriptionBust of Ousanas right, wearing headcloth and holding branch in right hand, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering* BЄΔY XAPIC
Edge
Mint
MintageND (500-510)  - -
Catalog ID2273208060
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