Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄ-ΥC Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. Α-ξⲰΜΙΤⲰΝ - BICI ΔΙΜΗΛΗ Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 7. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 8. Munro-Hay, AC, type 9. Very rare. An exceptional piece, beautifully struck on sound metal and undoubtedly among the finest known Axumite silver coins. Extremely fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
The coins of Aphilas generally feature the following inscription in Greek:
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 275, 4000 CHF (Euro 4208)
Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.44 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄΥ-C Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. ΑξⲰΜΙΤⲰΝ - BICI ΔΙΜΗΛΗ Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 7. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 8.7 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 9. Very rare. Sharp and attractive, and struck in exceptionally high relief. Light marks and with minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 276, 1'400 CHF (Euro 1473)