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ID: |
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722281 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Ancient Africa |
| Region: |
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AKSUMITE KINGDOM |
| Issuer: |
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Ebana |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD Ca 450-500
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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AV 17 |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD Ca 450-500 |
| Diameter: |
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17 mm |
| Weight: |
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1.54 g |
| Die Axis: |
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12 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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+CIN+CL[X]+LCL+CL[C] |
| Obverse Description: |
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Crowned and draped bust right, holding branch, framed by grain ears |
| Reverse Legend: |
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+LNL+BLC (C retrograde)+[L+CL]+CCB (CCB retrograde) |
| Reverse Description: |
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Draped bust right, wearing headcloth, holding branch, framed by two grain ears |
| Primary Reference: |
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Munro-Hay Type 71 |
| Reference2: |
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BMC Aksum 304 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=86048 |
| Special Comments: |
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Good VF, small areas of flat strike, with slightly rusty dies. |
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Grade:
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Good VF, small areas of flat strike, struck with slightly rusty dies. |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2281 |
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