Extremely rare, just five examples recorded by Hahn & Keck
Lot 3376
Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.63 g, 12 h). ✠OYC∀И∀C BACIΛЄΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding spear in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to inner left, ከ; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ΘЄΟΥ ЄΥΧAΡICTI∀ Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, holding branch in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; above head cloth, pellet; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 37b. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 58. Munro-Hay, AC, type 87. Extremely rare, just five examples recorded by Hahn & Keck, of which two in private hands. Struck from the slightly worn and corroded dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, Leu Web Auction 28, 9-14 December 2023, 5513 and ex Roma XX, 29 October 2020, 286.
Starting price:
150 CHF
Hammer price:
900 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 15-Jul-24, 20:08:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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