Ethiopia ½ Birr - Menelik II, 1887 – 1889
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Birr / Thaler
Year
1887 – 1889
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.0375
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued from 1887 to 1889. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.04 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor Menelik II Bust Facing Right Date below (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 Half Birr)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1889 (1897) A
|
420K | € 25,00 | € 25,00 | € 77,00 | — | 96% | ||
|
1888 (1896) A
|
200 | — | — | — | — | 1.5% | ||
|
1887 (1895) A
|
10K | — | — | — | € 970,00 | 5% | ||
|
1887 (1895) A
|
— | — | — | — | — | Proof | 1.5% |
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