Æ15 - Endubis

Features

Issuer Aksum
King Endubis (circa 275-305)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 290-305
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.95 g
Diameter 14.00 mm
Thickness 2.50 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
312282
References MHAC# 3,
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.
Hahn Ak# 3
Wolfgang R. O. Hahn; 1983. Die Münzprägung des Axumitischen Reiches. Austrian Academy of Sciences Press, Vienna.

Obverse

Bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind, draped; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering.
Border of dots.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΝΔΥΒΙϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ

Translation: Endubis, King [...]

Reverse

Bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth ornamented on front and ending with triangular ribbon behind, draped; above, pellet on crescent dividing lettering.
Border of dots.

Script: Greek

Lettering: AξѠMITѠ ΒΙϹΙ ΔΑΧΥ

Translation: [...] of the Aksumites, man of Dakhu

Mint

Aksum, modern-day Axum, Ethiopia (290-625)

Comments

Weight variation: 1.95-2.20 g.
Diameter variation: 14.00-15.00 mm.

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Æ15 - EndubisPicture 1 of a sold Æ15 - Endubis
Roma Numismatics
Auction XXII
Lot 4
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2021 F USD 11 359.75
(GBP 9000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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