Ethiopia 1 Birr - Menelik II, 1884

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Currency Birr / Thaler (1893 – 1931)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Birr / Thaler
Year 1884
Ruler Menelik II (1889–1913)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 34.66
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued in 1884. Struck in Bronze. Measures 0 mm and weighs 34.66 g.

Obverse
Inscription around edge of field. (Menelik II King of Kings of Ethiopia)
Reverse
Lion of Judea, left leg raised, surrounded by inscription. Date below. (Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1884 (1892)  —

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