Ethiopia Axum King Mehadeyis Silver coin. c. 425-440 CE. Middle Aksumite Kingdom, reign of King Mehadeyis (Late 4th-early 5th century AD)

Ancient Ethiopia Axume Aksume Coin of King Mehadeyis silver coin

Obverse
Half-length crowned and draped bust right with rounded ribbon behind, holding cross on staff, cross behind head, triangle of pellets above.

Script: Ge'ez

Translation: The victorious king mhdys

Reverse
Cross on cusped stand flanked by two wheat stalks joined at their bases.

Script: Ge'ez

Translation: by this cross victorious