Chrysos - Ousanas II No circle

Issuer Aksum
Year 500-510
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Chrysos (1)
Currency Chrysos
Composition Gold
Weight 1.6 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#89 , Hahn Ak#37d
Obverse description Draped bust of Ousanas right, wearing tiara and holding spear, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley, square of four pellets where they meet.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΟΥCΛϞA BΛCIΛЄΛC
(Translation: King Ousanas)
Reverse description Bust of Ousanas right, wearing headcloth and holding branch in right hand, flanked by vertical curved ears of barley.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering * BЄΔY XAPIC
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500-510) - -
Numisquare ID 2273208060
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