1/2 AR Unit - Aphilas

€1.00
IssuerAksum
Year305-315
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionGold (.800) plated silver (.650) (Selective gilt)
Weight0.98 g
Dimensions13.00 mm
Thickness2.00 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#10, Hahn Ak#8, BMC Aksum#12-19, SACAM#35-40, HCR#54125-54130
Obverse descriptionBust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΦΙΛΑ ΒΑCΙΛΙ
(Translation: King Aphilas)
Reverse descriptionSmall bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind, within a hollow gilt circle; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΦΙΛΑC ΒΑCΙΛΑЄΥCΙ
(Translation: King Aphilas)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305-315)  - -
Catalog ID4993677800
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