Ꜹ Unit - Aphilas

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.
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
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