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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1989,0518.85
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head and shoulders bust right, wearing headcloth, with legend in two parts broken by the king's head, in two circles.
(obverse)
Greek cross in a circle, solid with flared equal length arms, [in one outer circle].
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Aksumite Kingdom
Africa: Aksumite Kingdom
Authority
Ruler:
Anonymous
Cultures/periods
Aksumite
Production date
340-540
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Aksum (town)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Weight:
1.81 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMCAK / Catalogue of the Aksumite Coins in the British Museum
(124, p.33)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
royal/imperial
cross
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Roger Brereton
Acquisition date
1989
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1989,0518.85
C&M catalogue number
BMCAK (BMC Aksumite)
(33)
(124)