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. 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.
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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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (360-450) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 85
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leu Numismatik Auction 14 Lot 298 
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14 Oct 2023 | VF |
USD 819.26
(CHF 650.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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