Ethiopia ½ Werk - Menelik II, 1889
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Werk
Year
1889
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Werk from Ethiopia. Issued in 1889. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Menelik II (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia 1889)
- Reverse
- Crowned lion facing left with foreleg holding ribboned cross (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah Half Werk)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | — |
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