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¼ Birr - Menelik II Pattern
1897 year| Gold | 6.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | ¼ Birr / Thaler (የብር፡ሩብ) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned lion turned left, holding staff with cross in his paws.
Script: Ge'ez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A charming pattern piece, with obvious evidence of prior mounting. Some scattered marks, with a light golden-orange tone near the peripheries.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Birr - Menelik II (Pattern) 1897 from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) made of Gold weighing 6.75 g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Oscar Roty. Roty was a renowned artist who was known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes, and his design for the Pattern ¼ Birr coin features a portrait of Menelik II, the emperor of Ethiopia at the time, surrounded by intricate details and symbols. The coin's design was meant to showcase the rich history and culture of Ethiopia, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
