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½ Birr - Menelik II
| Silver (.835) | 14.0375 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1889 (1895-1897) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | ½ Birr / Thaler (የብር፡አሳጽ) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.0375 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ ፡፡
LA GRANGE
A
የብር ፡ አላድ
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Half Birr
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Menelik II, who was the emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, on one side, and the Ethiopian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 (1895) A | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 (1896) A | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 (1897) A | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Birr - Menelik II 1887-1889 (1895-1897) coin.
