Hethasas/Hataza, circa 610s-630s. Lepton (Bronze, 15 mm, 1.30 g, 5 h), before 620 (?). Draped bust of Hethasas/Hataza facing, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earrings; to inner, left and right, two large crosses; to left and right, ears of barley; above head cloth, small cross. Rev. ሐተዘነገሠአከሰመ ('htzngsʼksm' = 'Hataza, king of Axum' in Ge'ez) Cross within octagonal border. Hahn, Aksumite, 66. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 94. Munro-Hay, AC, type 140. Rare. A lovely example with attractive earthen highlights and in exceptional condition for this difficult issue. Good very fine.