AXUM. Joel, circa 590s-after 610. Chrysos (Electrum, 17 mm, 1.53 g, 11 h). ΒΑCΙΛΙ ΑξⲰMI Draped bust of Joel to right, wearing tiara; to left and right, ears of barley; all within segmented circular border. Rev. ✠Ι✠Ⲱ✠Η✠Λ Draped bust of Joel to right, wearing head cloth; to left and right, ears of barley; all within segmented circular border. Hahn, MAKS, 85. Hahn, Axumite, 54. Extremely rare, the finest of just six known gold coins of this king. An exceptional piece, boldly struck and with two sharp and attractive portraits. Flan slightly bent and with faint scratches on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.