CNG 99, Lot: 913. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AXUM. Nezool. Circa 470-490. AV (18mm, 1.54 g, 12h). Crowned and draped bust right, holding branch or fly-whisk, between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head / Draped bust right, holding branch or fly-whisk, between two grain ears; large cross stemming from head. Hahn, Aksumite 38d; Munro-Hay type 82; BMC Axum 401. Good VF.

From the Joan Wilde Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind.