1921 (1928) Ethiopia Werk Gold Mule Gill-RT8 1/8B Obv. & 1/32B - EXTREMELY RARE!

Description

CONDITION: Almost Uncirculated
Condition (AU55)
COMMENTS:
All original, as photographed,
Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie) gold Mule Presentation Werk EE1921 (1928),
Addis Ababa mint, Gill-RT8, Uncirculated. 7.12 gm. Plain edge. Accomplished by the muling of a die created for a pattern 1/8 Birr and a Menelik 1/32 Birr, with the obverse displaying a leftward facing crowned Ras Tafari and the familiar Lion of Judah motif on the reverse. Likely struck long after the intended period of usage for the dies, with both obverse and reverse displaying pebbly die rust (as made) within the fields. Haile Selassie gave these pieces to dignitaries and favored individuals. This is the only example that is available at this time, last one was available was in 2014.
GUARANTEE:
All coins guaranteed to be authentic.