1084944 | AXUMITE KINGDOM. Ezanas. (King, 320s – c. 360 AD). Struck circa 330 AD. AR Unit or 3 Argyroi. NGC Ch. XF✭ (Choice Extremely Fine ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Gilt. 13mm. 0.94gm. HZA - NAC. Draped bust right within circle; without religious symbols / BACI - AEVC. Draped bust right within circle; without religious symbols. BMC Axum 71; Munro-Hay 43; Hahn, Aksumite 22a.

Struck prior to conversion to Christianity. Given the star designation by NGC for exceptional eye appeal. Gilt as issued.

Ex Collection Joan Wilde; Ex CNG Triton V, (5 January 2002) Lot 2328 – Unsold lot; Ex CNG MBS 99 (2015) Lot 910.


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One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as he first adopted for his country the religion of Christianity and the name of Ethiopia.