Ethiopia 10 Matonas - Hailé Selassié I, 1923
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Matonas
Year
1923
Ruler
Haile Selassie I
(1930–1936)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
15.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Matonas from Ethiopia. Issued in 1923. Struck in Nickel. Measures 15.7 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait of Haile Selassié I, facing right, denomination below, date left (Hailé Selassié I, King of Kings (Emperor) of Ethiopia 10 9 100 20 3 (meaning (10+9)*100 +20+3 = 1923) 10 Matona/Metonya (መቶ means hundred, መቶኛ means hundreth))
- Reverse
- Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross ('Moa' the Lion of Judah (Rastafarians claim it means 'the Conquering Lion of Judah', proper reference for this translation is needed))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 (1931) | 935.7K | € 3,20 | € 4,50 | € 7,20 | € 14,00 | Minted in 1934 |
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