Ethiopia 1 Gersh - Menelik II, 1889
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Thaler
(1893 – 1931)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gersh
Year
1889
Ruler
Menelik II
(1889–1913)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.4
Diameter (mm)
16.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gersh from Ethiopia. Issued in 1889. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.4 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor Menelik II Bust Facing Right (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
- Reverse
- Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross, right foreleg raised (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah One Gersh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | — |
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