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¼ Birr - Menelik II
1889 (1897) year| Silver (.835) | 7.02 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 (1897) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | ¼ Birr / Thaler (የብር፡ሩብ) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 7.02 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Lion with right foreleg raised.
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ ፡፡
LA GRANGE
A
የብር ፡ ሩብ
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Quarter Birr
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note the differences between the lion of this coin and the other from Menelik II: the mane, the mouth and the tail.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Birr - Menelik II 1889 (1897) coin from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) is that it features an image of Emperor Menelik II on one side and the Ethiopian coat of arms on the other. Menelik II was a prominent figure in Ethiopian history, known for his efforts to modernize the country and his resistance to Italian colonization. The coin's design reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
