AE20 (Gilt AE unit) 1.54g. 20mm. Crowned king seated r. holding long cross; 'King Armah' in Ge'ez around. Central cross with hollowed center inlaid with gold leaf, flanked by wheat stalks; 'Let there by joy to the people' in Ge'ez around. Munro-Hay type 153 Dark gray-green patina with nice contrasting soil fill. Brightly lustrous gold inlay. Edge chipping and loss, otherwise attractive.
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