Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysargyros (Gilt Silver, 12 mm, 0.76 g, 1 h). ΑξⲰΜ-ΙΤⲰN Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; above, pellet in crescent. Rev. ΟΥCΑΝΛC BΠCIΛЄΥC (sic!) Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring, all inlaid in gold and set within shallow round incuse within circular border; above, pellet in crescent. Hahn, Aksumite, 14a. Hahn & Keck, MAKS, 18a and p. 251, 160 ( this coin ). Munro-Hay, AC, 28. Very rare with remaining gilding. Slightly granular, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Stephan Coffman Collection.
Leu, okt. 2023, lot 288, 3800 CHF (Euro 3998)