Argyros - Aphilas
Features
| Issuer |
Aksum
 |
|---|---|
| Król |
Aphilas (310-325)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 310-325 |
| Value | Argyros |
| Currency | Chrysos |
| Composition | Srebro (.900) |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 312375 |
| References | MHAC# 9 Stuart Christopher Munro-Hay, Bent Juel-Jensen; 1995. Aksumite Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn; 1983. Die Münzprägung des Axumitischen Reiches. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn, Vincent West; 2017. Sylloge of Aksumite Coins in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom.The Heberden Coin Room (https://hcr.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Popiersie Aphilasa w prawo, w nakryciu głowy zdobionym z przodu i zakończonym trójkątną wstążką z tyłu; powyżej pellet na półksiężycu dzielącym napis.
Obramowanie z kropek.
Script: grecki
Lettering: AΦIΛAC BACIΛЄYC
Unabridged legend: Αφιλας βασιλεύς
Reverse
Popiersie Aphilasa w prawo, w nakryciu głowy zdobionym z przodu i zakończonym trójkątną wstążką z tyłu; powyżej pellet na półksiężycu dzielącym napis.
Obramowanie z kropek.
Script: grecki
Lettering: AξⲰMITⲰΝ BICI ΔIMHΛH
Unabridged legend: Άξωμιτών βισι Διμελε
Mint
Aksum, modern-day Axum, Ethiopia (290-625)Comments
(en)
The lettering breaks of this type are quite specific:
- On the obverse, the lettering begins at 8 o'clock and ends with a break between the letters Є and Y between 4 and 6 o'clock
- On the reverse, the legend begins at 6 o'clock with a break immediately after the first letter
Weight variation: 2.29-2.36 g.
Diameter variation: 16 -17 mm.
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Numista Rarity index: 90
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 5.05
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2396 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.068 oz
Current srebro price: 74.52 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Roma Numismatics Auction XXII Lot 8 
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7 Oct 2021 | XF |
USD 1345.60
(GBP 1000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Roma Numismatics Auction XXII Lot 9
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7 Oct 2021 | VF |
USD 1076.48
(GBP 800.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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