Catalog
Triens - Wazeba and Ousanas
| Issuer | Aksum |
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| Year | 320 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Small draped bust of King Ousanas facing right, wearing a headcloth, positioned within a circle that is frequently gilded, a distinctive hallmark of Aksumite royal coinage. The disc on crescent symbol appears above the bust, dividing the surrounding Greek legend in the field. The use of gilding within the circle emphasizes the divine or elevated status of the monarch, consistent with Aksumite numismatic convention of this period. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΟΥCΑΝΑC ΒΑCΙΛεΥC (Translation: King Ousanas) |
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