Ethiopia 1 Gersh - Menelik II, 1889

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Currency Birr / Thaler (1893 – 1931)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Gersh
Year 1889
Ruler Menelik II (1889–1913)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.4
Diameter (mm) 16.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gersh from Ethiopia. Issued in 1889. Struck in Gold. Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.4 g.

Obverse
Menelik II Bust Facing Right (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1889 (1897)  — € 2800,00

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