Ethiopia ¼ Birr - Menelik II, 1887 – 1895
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Birr / Thaler
Year
1887 – 1895
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.0188
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued from 1887 to 1895. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.02 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor Menelik II Bust Facing Right Date below head (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
- Reverse
- Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah Quarter Birr)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1895 (1903) A
|
821K | € 11,00 | € 14,00 | — | ፲፰፻፺፭ | 58% | |
|
1889 (1897) A
|
400K | € 12,00 | € 13,00 | € 31,00 | ፲፰፻፹፱ | 36% | |
1888 (1896) A
|
200 | — | — | — | ፲፰፻፹፰ | 2% | |
|
1887 (1895) A
|
15K | — | — | € 89,00 | ፲፰፻፹፯ | 14% | |
|
1887 (1895) A
|
— | — | — | — | ፲፰፻፹፯; Proof | 2% |
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