© Arghadip
© Arghadip
½ Birr - Menelik II Lion's right foreleg raised
1889 (1897) year| Silver (.835) | 14.0375 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 (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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying cross, right foreleg raised.
Script: Ge'ez
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 a depiction of Menelik II, who was the emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, with his right foreleg raised, which is a symbol of power and strength in Ethiopian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lion's right foreleg raised) 1889 (1897) coin.
