Symbol of Aksum (c. 4th century)

4th century · Aksum

Ancient · artifact

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Symbol of Aksum on coins of the beginning of the fourth century A.D. The symbol consists of a disc, symbolizing the empire (of Aksum) and a crescent symbolizing the state. Together the symbol would mean: The State of Aksum.

Date
4th century
Object type
Coins & currency
Recorded place
Aksum
Holding institution
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