1/2 AR Unit - Aphilas

Issuer Aksum
Year 305-315
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Gold (.800) plated silver (.650) (Selective gilt)
Weight 0.98 g
Diameter 13.00 mm
Thickness 2.00 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#10, Hahn Ak#8, BMC Aksum#12-19, SACAM#35-40, HCR#54125-54130
Obverse description Bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΦΙΛΑ ΒΑCΙΛΙ
(Translation: King Aphilas)
Reverse description Small bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind, within a hollow gilt circle; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΦΙΛΑC ΒΑCΙΛΑЄΥCΙ
(Translation: King Aphilas)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (305-315) - -
Numisquare ID 4993677800
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