Ethiopia 1 Birr - Menelik II, 1887 – 1889
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Birr / Thaler
Year
1887 – 1889
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.075
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued from 1887 to 1889. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 40 mm and weighs 28.08 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor Menelik II Bust Facing Right (Menelik II King of Kings of Ethiopia)
- Reverse
- Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah One Birr)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1889 (1897) A
|
418K | € 35,00 | € 35,00 | € 58,00 | € 180,00 | — | — | ፲፰፻፹፱ | 82% | |
|
1888 (1896) A
|
200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ፲፰፻፹፰ | 1.6% | |
|
1887 (1895) A
|
20K | — | — | € 86,00 | € 86,00 | € 86,00 | € 86,00 | ፲፰፻፹፯ | 19% | |
|
1887 (1895) A
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ፲፰፻፹፯; Proof | 1.2% |
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