Africa. Ethiopia, Aksum. Anonymous, time of Ezanas. AE Lepton, c. 360-380 AD. D/ BACI - ΛEYC. Draped bust right, wearing headcloth; within double circle border. R/ TOYTOΛPECHTHXѠPΛ. Cross within circular border. Hahn, Aksumite 33; Hahn & Keck 36; SACAM 151/89. 1.11 g. 13 mm. Minor weakness, otherwise,. good VF. The reverse bears the remarkable legend “May this be pleasing to the people,” a formula that, in the Christian issues of Aksum, may be understood as referring to the Cross itself. More than a monetary device, the type expresses the spiritual transformation of the kingdom under its Christian rulers, presenting the Cross not only as a symbol of faith but as a divinely sanctioned emblem offered to, and embraced by, the nation.
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