Ethiopia ½ Birr - Menelik II, 1889

Lion's right foreleg raised

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ethiopia
Currency Birr / Thaler (1893 – 1931)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Birr / Thaler
Year 1889
Ruler Menelik II (1889–1913)
Composition Silver (.835)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.0375
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1.9
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1889 (1897)  — € 1200,00

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