| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| Year | 305-315 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 16.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MHAC#4, Hahn Ak#4, SACAM#24, HCR#54117 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Aphilas to right, crowned with triangular ribbon behind, draped, holding stick with right hand, flanked by a grain stalk on each side; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of fish-hook like ornaments hanging down from continuous outer circle. |
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| 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, holding whisk in right hand, flanked by a grain stalk on each side; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering. Border of dots. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | AξⲰMITⲰ BICI ΔIMHΛH (Translation: [...] of the Aksumites, man of Dimele) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (305-315) - Type 4 - ND (305-315) - Type 4i - ND (305-315) - Type 4ii - |
| Numisquare ID | 9507897490 |
| Comments |