Æ18 - Aphilas

Issuer Aksum
Year 305-315
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.84 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#12, BMC Aksum#20
Obverse description Bust of Aphilas facing, wearing headcloth, draped; above, pellet on crescent ; lettering starting by the final letter of the royal title.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΦΙΛΑC ΒΑCΙΛЄΥC
(Translation: Aphilas, King [...])
Reverse description Small bust to right, wearing headcloth, draped, within circle closed by dot at top and at bottom; above, pellet on crescent dividing the lettering.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑξѠΜΙΤѠΝ ΒΙCΙ ΔΙΜΗΛΗ
(Translation: [...] of Aksum, man of Dimele)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (305-315) - -
Numisquare ID 8514373310
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