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Gilt Silver Unit - Ousanas I
| Issuer | Aksum |
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| Year | 325-345 |
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| Composition | Gold plated silver |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of King Ousanas facing right, the head covered by a headcloth. A disc on crescent symbol is positioned prominently above the effigy. The surrounding field carries a Greek legend. The portrait is rendered in the characteristic Aksumite hammered style, exhibiting a compact and stylized treatment typical of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΑξⲰΜΙΤⲰN (Translation: Aksum) |
| Reverse description | Draped bust of King Ousanas facing right, wearing a headcloth, depicted within an inner circle that frames the central effigy. A disc on crescent symbol appears above the bust. The surrounding field bears a Greek royal legend identifying the ruler by name and title. The overall composition follows the established Aksumite convention of a bordered central portrait accompanied by a dynastic inscription. |
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