Ethiopia ½ Birr - Menelik II, 1889
Lion's right foreleg raised
Information
Country
Ethiopia
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
Description
½ Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued in 1889. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.04 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor Menelik II, bust facing right. Date below head. (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
- Reverse
- Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying cross, right foreleg raised. (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah Half Birr)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | — | € 1200,00 |
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