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1889 1 Birr Ethiopia Coin Menelik II Silver Paris Mint (MO3087-)
1889 1 Birr Ethiopia Coin Menelik II Silver Paris Mint (MO3087-)

1889 1 Birr Ethiopia Coin Menelik II Silver Paris Mint (MO3087-)

$ 83.42

Availability: 96 in stock
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Denomination: 1 Birr
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Year: 1889
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Ethiopia
  • Composition: Silver

    Description

    Obverse: Right-facing bust of a bearded Menelik II wearing monarchical clothing and the Imperial Crown of Ethiopia.
    Obverse legend:
    ዳግማዊ፡ምኒልክ፡ንጉሠ፡ነገሥት፡ዘኢትዮጵያ
    ፲፰፻፲፫፱
    Engraver: Jean Lagrange
    Reverse: Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
    Reverse legend:
    ሞዓ
    :
    አንበሳዘእምነገደ
    :
    ይሁዳ
    ::
    ነሐሴ
    :
    ብር
    Engraver: Jean Lagrange
    Edge: Inscribed
    ሞዓ፡አንበሳ፡ዘእምነገደ፡ይሁዳ።
    Country: Ethiopia
    Year: 1889
    Mintage: 418,000
    Mint: Paris
    Metal: Silver (0.835)
    Weight ±: 27.81 g.
    Diameter ±: 40 mm
    Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!