Endybis, circa 300-310. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 2.28 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. ΑξⲰΜΙΤⲰ - BICI ΔAXY Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 2. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 2.148 (this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 2. Lightly toned and unusually sharp and attractive. Minor porosity and the flan slightly bent near the edge, otherwise, good very fine.


Hahn & Keck assert that Endybis' silver coinage was cast, however, this is certainly not true for this example. Perhaps a series of struck prototypes was initially produced, from which the later emissions were then cast.