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Triens - Wazeba
320 year| Silver | 0.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| King | Wazeba (circa 320) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#311552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Small bust to right, wearing headcloth, draped; , within circle; disc on crescent above, dividing the lettering.
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: ወዘበ ነገሠአከሰመ
Translation: WZB Negus of Aksum
Comment
The negus title is an aksumite equivalent to the title of king.Interesting fact
The Triens - Wazeba (320) coin from Aksum was used as a form of currency in the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, which was located in what is now modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.72 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are still highly sought after by collectors today.
