Silver Unit - Aphilas

Issuer Aksum
Year 305-315
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 2.34 g
Diameter 17.00 mm
Thickness 2.50 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHAC#9, Hahn Ak#7, SACAM#33-34, HCR#54123-54124
Obverse description Bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AΦIΛAC BACIΛЄYC
(Translation: Aphilas, King [...])
Reverse description Bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering AξⲰMITⲰΝ BICI ΔIMHΛH
(Translation: [...] of the Aksumites, man of Dimele)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (305-315) - -
Numisquare ID 8055602960
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