goud, Ousanas II, Chrysos, early 6th century

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, 1.63 g, 12 h). ✠OYC∀Ϟ∀C 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 inner left, ከ; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border. Rev. ✠ΘЄΟΥ ЄΥΧAΡICTI∀ 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; above head cloth, pellet; all within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 37b ( this coin cited ). Hahn & Keck, MAKS, pl. 9, 58.2 = Vaccaro 43 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 87 ( this coin cited ). Extremely rare, just five examples recorded by Hahn & Keck, of which only two are in private hands. A beautifully preserved and very well pedigreed piece. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine. From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection, privately acquired from Athena Numismatics in July 2018, and from the collections of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, Classical Numismatic Group 100, 7 October 2015, 329, Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesman, Spink 1239, 13 July 2000, 936 and Francesco Vaccaro (1903-1990), Sternberg XVIII, 20 November 1986, 241.

Leu, okt. 2023, lot 317, 5000 CHF (Euro 5260)


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)