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Coin of King Joel. Aksum, modern Ethiopia. 6th CE. The large cross on the reverse of the coin symbolizes Aksum's conversion to Christianity. The trade routes along the Nile Valley that led to the Red Sea and on into the Indian Ocean made Aksum a destination for many merchants and travellers. Weight, 1.38 grams. Inv. CM 1989,0518.363.
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British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART346639
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Public
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2079px × 1097px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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6th century CE
Aksumite
Coin
Conversion to Christianity
Ethiopian Art
Money