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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of King Joel
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAfrican Art

Coin of King Joel

Possible OriginEthiopia, Africa
CultureAxumite
Dateca. 590-620 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Janice Brannon
Dimensions1/2 in., 1/16 oz. (1.3 cm, 1.6 g)
Object number2012.019.005
Label TextObverse: Ge’ez inscription reading ngš ’y’l (“King Joel”), with crowned and draped bust of king facing, wearing cross and pendants in crown

Reverse: Ge’ez legend krsts msln (“Christ is with us”) around a Latin cross
ProvenanceEx coll. Janice Brannon, United States.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • African Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 10