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ID:     756370
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient Africa
Region:     AKSUMITE KINGDOM
Issuer:     Armah
Date Ruled:     ca. 600-630 AD
Metal:     Silver
Diameter:     22 mm
Weight:     0.84 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     King Armah (in Ge'ez), crowned and draped bust right, holding cross; gilding on crown
Reverse Description:     Mercy and Peace (in Ge'ez), church facade with cross above and "keyhole" below; cross and "keyhole" inlaid with gold
Primary Reference:     Munro-Hay 151
Reference2:     BMC Aksum 566
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=68091
Grade:     VF, toned, ragged edge
Notes:     Rare late gilt silver issue of Axum