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ClassificationsAfrican Art

Axumite Coin

Possible OriginEthiopia, Africa

CultureAxumite

Dateca. 500-600 CE

MediumCopper alloy, gilt

Credit LineGift of Janice Brannon

Dimensions9/16 in., 5/16 oz. (1.5 cm, 9 g)

Object number2012.019.004

Label TextObverse: Greek inscription CΛ+x Λ CΛ, with crowned bust of king facing right and holding cross on staff, with another cross behind bust.

Reverse: Greek inscription TOVTO ΛPECHTH XωPA (“May this please the country”) around a Greek cross within circle, gilded in recesses

ProvenanceEx coll. Janice Brannon, United States.

Status

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