⅓ AR Unit - Aphilas

Features

Issuer Aksum
King Aphilas (circa 305-315)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 305-315
Value ⅓ Silver unit
Composition Silver
Weight 0.82 g
Diameter 13 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
312735
References MHAC# 11
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.

Obverse

Bust of Aphilas to right, wearing headcloth ending with triangular ribbon behind, draped; above, pellet on crescent.

Script: Greek

Lettering: AΦIΛA BACIΛI

Translation: Aphilas, King [...]

Reverse

Wheat stalk upwards breaking retrograde lettering.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΗIΔICIB IMѠξA

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

Mint

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

Comments

This type appears to mix letterings and designs from several other types (MHAC# 6, 10, and 13).

A unique piece seems to be known in an Italian private collection.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (305-315) 

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