Æ18 - Hataz small cross

Issuer Aksum
Year 615-625
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.55 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#140, BMC Aksum#522, Hahn Ak#66
Obverse description Bust draped in front, wearing a crown adorned with a cross; flanked by two ears of wheat, from the winning base spring two stems ending in a cross.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Greek cross in octagonal scalloped frame.
Reverse script Ge`ez
Reverse lettering
(Translation: King Hataz of Aksum)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (615-625) - -
Numisquare ID 3543009330
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