Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.58 g, 12 h). ✠ΟΥCΛϞA - B-ΛCIΛЄΛC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding spear in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; above tiara, square consisting of four pellets. Rev. ✠BЄΔY - XAPIC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, holding branch in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley. Hahn, Aksumite, 37d. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, pl. 9, 56.26 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 89. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from Athena Numismatics in July 2018, ex Triton XVI, 8 January 2013, 1308 and Spink 6013, 29 June 2006, 78.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 316, 1400 CHF (Euro 1473)
Ousanas II, early 6th century. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 1.61 g, 12 h). ✠OYCAC BACIΛЄΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, holding spear in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ΘЄΟΥ•ЄΥΧAΡIC•TI∀ Draped half-length bust of Ousanas II to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, holding branch in his right hand and with bracelets on his right arm; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 37a. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 60.53 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 85. Minor edge folding, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from NBJ in March 2019.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 318, 1700 CHF (Euro 1789)