Æ18 - Hataz small cross

Features

Issuer Aksum
King Hataz / Hethasas (circa 615-625)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 615-625
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.55 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
200697
References MHAC# 140,
Stuart C. Munro-Hay, Bent Juel-Jensen; 1995. Aksumite Coinage (A revised and enlarged edition of "The Coinage of Aksum"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
BMC Aksum# 522,
Stuart Munro-Hay; 1999. Catalogue of the Aksumite Coins in the British Museum. British Museum Press, London, United Kingdom.
Hahn Ak# 66
Wolfgang R. O. Hahn; 1983. Die Münzprägung des Axumitischen Reiches. Austrian Academy of Sciences Press, Vienna.

Obverse

Bust draped in front, wearing a crown adorned with a cross; flanked by two ears of wheat, from the winning base spring two stems ending in a cross.

Reverse

Greek cross in octagonal scalloped frame.

Script: Ge'ez

Translation: King Hataz of Aksum

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (615-625) 

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