Copper alloy Coin of Anonymous (Kaleb and successors), Aksum, AD 500 - AD 600. 2008.63.155

Title:: Copper alloy Coin of Anonymous (Kaleb and successors), Aksum, AD 500 - AD 600. 2008.63.155
Creator:: Authority: Anonymous (Kaleb and successors)
Description:: Axis: 9.0Obverse legend: CΛ+x Λ CΛ (a corruption of Βασιλευs, “King”)Obverse type: Crowned draped half-length bust r., holding cruciform scepter dividing legend.Reverse legend: TOVTO ΛPECHTH XωPA (retrograde and corrupted)Reverse type: Within circle, cross of incuse segments with gold inlay in center punch-hole.
Type:: Coin
Type (Narrower):: Coins
Type (Broader):: Object
Geographic region:: Mint: Aksum
Region: East Africa
Time period:: Aksum
Axum
Medium:: Copper alloy
Extent:: Diameter: 15.0
Weight: 0.962
Rights:: Public Domain
Identifier:: 2008.63.155

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