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Lepton - Anonymous Latin cross

Features

Issuer Aksum
Król Ezana (345-380)
Ouazebas (375-400)
Noe (Eon) (410-450)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 360-450
Value Lepton
Currency Chrysos
Composition Brąz
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter 14 mm
Shape Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique Młotkowana
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
153625
References MHAC# 52
Stuart Christopher Munro-Hay, Bent Juel-Jensen; 1995. Aksumite Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, BMC Aksum# 90, 92-244
Stuart Christopher Munro-Hay; 1999. Catalogue of the Aksumite Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Popiersie w prawo, udrapowane, w nakryciu głowy zdobionym z przodu, w okręgu.Automatically translated

Script: grecki

Lettering: BLΣI - LEVΣ

Reverse

(en) Voided Latin cross within circle.

Script: grecki

Lettering: TOΥTO AΡΣΣH TH CωΡA

Comments

(en)

Use of the cross reverse is believed to be related to Ezana's conversion to Christianity in mid-4th century.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Lepton - Anonymous (Latin cross)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 14
Lot 298
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 VF USD 819.26
(CHF 650.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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