Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.37 g, 12 h). O⅄C-ΑΝΑ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within double linear circle within rayed border. Rev. BAC-IΛCI (sic!) Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within linear circle within thick circular border. Hahn, Aksumite, 25. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 21(a) and p. 245, 131 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 33. A superb example, sharply struck and well centered on a broad flan. Extremely fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 281, 1000 CHF (Euro 1052)
Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 15 mm, 1.44 g, 12 h). OYC-ΑΝΑ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within double linear circle within rayed border. Rev. BAC-IΛCI (sic!) Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within linear circle within thick circular border within rayed border. Hahn, Aksumite, 25. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 21(a) and p. 245, 139 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 33. Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 281, 600 CHF (Euro 684)
Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.50 g, 12 h). OYC-ΑΝΑC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within double linear circle. Rev. BACI-ΛЄYC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all within linear circle within thick circular border within rayed border. Hahn, Aksumite, 25. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 21(b) and p. 246, 15 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, type 32. Very rare with this obverse legend. Minor nicks and with an edge chip, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 283, 320 CHF (Euro 337)