© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Silver unknown unit - Mehadeyis
| Silver | 1.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| King | Mehadeyis (circa 425-440) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425-440 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#405861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross on cusped stand flanked by two wheat stalks joined at their bases.
Script: Ge'ez
Translation: by this cross victorious
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mehadeyis coin from Aksum is that it was used as a form of currency during the Aksumite Kingdom, which was a major power in the Horn of Africa from the 1st to the 8th centuries AD. The Aksumite Kingdom was known for its advanced agriculture, architecture, and trade networks, and the Mehadeyis coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce within the kingdom and beyond.
