Ethiopia ⅛ Birr - Menelik II, 1887 – 1888
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Birr / Thaler
Year
1887 – 1888
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5094
Diameter (mm)
19.85
Thickness (mm)
1.26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued from 1887 to 1888. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 19.85 mm and weighs 3.51 g.
- Obverse
- Head facing right surrounded by Ethiopian legend (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah 1887)
- Reverse
- Crowned lion facing left with foreleg holding ribboned cross (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah One eighth of a Birr)
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1888 (1896) A
|
200 | — | — | — | — | 3% | ||
|
1887 (1895) A
|
25K | € 21,00 | € 38,00 | € 110,00 | € 230,00 | 92% | ||
|
1887 (1895) A
|
— | — | — | — | — | Proof | 12% |
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