Description
Aksumite Empire, Christian Kings of Aksum, Ousanas II, Aksumite King of Kings circa 430-460 AD, Gold Unit (1.62g). Obverse: Crowned and draped Bust of Ousanas II (?) facing right holding fly-whisk, bust flanked by grain ears, legend around, “+ OYCΛNΛ BΛCIVЄYC”. Reverse: Bare Headed and draped Bust facing right holding fly-whisk, bust flanked by grain ears, legend around, “+ BEVVIΛ BYΛΛVIC” (?). A nice, problem free example of an uncommon type and king. About Extremely Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scarce types seldom seen on the retail market, of recent times only one of King Ousanas II (however a different type) listed on Numisbids has sold at Auction for 1800 GPB (AU$4140 with buyer’s premium) by Roma Numismatics Ltd, lot 286 of Auction XX.
