Chrysos - Ousanas II With 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#85, 87#, Hahn Ak#37a
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Ousanas right, wearing tiara and holding spear, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley, in reeded inner circle.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering OYCAC BACIΛЄΥC
(Translation: King Ousanas)
Reverse descriptionBust of Ousanas right, wearing headcloth and holding branch in right hand, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley, in reeded inner circle.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering* ΘЄΟΥ * ЄΥΧAΡIC * TI∀
Edge
Mint
MintageND (500-510)  - -
ND (500-510)  - -
Catalog ID8693055650
Comments