Æ22 - Armeh

Issuer Aksum
Year 535-550
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.37 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#153, BMC Aksum#573
Obverse description King Armeh crowned, seated on throne, to right, holding long staff supporting cross. A dot in right field between king`s head and the cross.
Obverse script Ge`ez
Obverse lettering
(Translation: King Armeh)
Reverse description Ethiopian cross supported on a stem descending to a ring at the base of the coin, flanked by two wheat-stalks emerging from the same stem A punch-hole in the center of the cross, usually filled with gold.
Reverse script Ge`ez
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Let there be joy to the people)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (535-550) - -
Numisquare ID 4498774510
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