| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| Year | 305-315 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 12.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MHAC#6, Hahn Ak#5, SACAM#25, HCR#54118 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Aphilas facing, crowned with a five-spiked tiara with a pellet on each spike, draped, holding sword upright with his right hand, left arm folded on chest with unknown object in left hand; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | AΦIΛA BACIΛI (Translation: Aphilas, King [...]) |
| Reverse description | Bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind, holding whisk in right hand; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | AξⲰMA BICI ΔIH (Translation: [...] of the Aksumites, man of Dimele) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (305-315) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7493303430 |
| Comments |