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⅛ Birr - Haile Selassie I Pattern
1923 (1931) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1923 (1931) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | ⅛ Birr / Thaler (የብር፡ትሙን) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah
Script: Ge'ez
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ⅛ Birr - Haile Selassie I (Pattern) 1923 (1931) from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) made of Silver is that it was designed by the renowned Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Aureliano. Aureliano was responsible for creating many of the coin designs during Haile Selassie's reign, and his work is highly regarded for its beauty and detail. The Pattern ⅛ Birr coin features a portrait of Haile Selassie I on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting the Ethiopian Empire's coat of arms. The coin's design is considered a prime example of Aureliano's craftsmanship and artistry.
