Axum

King AGD
c. 525-550 CE



Silver coin  c. 525-550 CE.
Obverse: Crowned and facing bust of the king. Legend "AGD King of Axum" in Ge'ez..
Reverse:  Cross with gilt center under an arch.  Legend "The king who Exalts  the Savior" in Ge'ez.
Weight: ~1.5 g Diameter: 16 mm.
Reference: Munro-Hay/Juel-Jensen 126, BMC (British Museum Collection) Aksum 444.


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RK July 23, 2010.