Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 1.64 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC - BACIΛЄΥC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent.
Rev. ΑξⲰΜΙΤⲰነ BICI ΓΙCЄΝЄ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 13a (
this coin cited). Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 17a.2 = Vaccaro 13 (
this coin). Munro-Hay, AC, type 27 (
this coin cited). Extremely rare, just six examples recorded by Hahn & Keck, of which four are in private hands. Light scratches
, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, the Maekelay-Tigray Collection, Roma XXII, 7 October 2021, 13, and from the collection of Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990).