Ethiopia ¼ Birr - Menelik II, 1897
Pattern
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
¼ Birr / Thaler
Year
1897
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.75
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued in 1897. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.75 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and draped bust facing right. (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
- Reverse
- Crowned lion turned left, holding staff with cross in his paws.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | — |
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