Lot 270
Endybis, circa 300-310. Cast unit (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.95 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, 3. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 3. Munro-Hay, AC, type 3. Extremely rare and unusually clear. Fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, Roma XXII, 7 October 2021, 4, and reportedly from the collection of Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990).

Endybis' bronze coins were cast, rather than struck. Mostly very poorly preserved, they are of an extreme rarity today, indicating a very small initial output that perhaps reflects an early stage of monetization in Axumite society.
Estimate:
1000 CHF
Starting price:
800 CHF
Hammer price:
850 CHF
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