Armah

Armah was a notable king of the ancient Aksumite Empire, primarily recognized through the coins minted during his reign. His legacy is intricately tied to the numismatic evidence that provides insight into the economic and cultural aspects of his time.

Scholarly discussions surrounding Armah's identity have been ongoing since as early as eighteen ninety-five, with some suggesting he may be the same individual as Najashi, the king of Axum who famously offered refuge to Muslim emigrants around the years six hundred fifteen to six hundred sixteen. However, more contemporary research by Wolfgang Hahn proposes that Armah could have been one of the sons of Kaleb, Alla Amidas.

According to historian Stuart Munro-Hay, either Armah or Gersem were among the last Axumite kings to issue coins, marking a significant point in the history of Aksumite currency. Yet, Hahn argues that Hataz was the final king to mint coins, citing the low purity of silver in his currency as evidence. Regardless of these debates, the typology and quality of the silver coins confirm that Armah ruled after Kaleb, highlighting his role in the continuation of Aksum's rich monetary tradition.