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½ Birr - Zauditu Pattern
1916 (1924) year| Gold |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Zauditu (1916-1930) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1916 (1924) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | ½ Birr / Thaler (የብር፡አሳጽ) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#279975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying cross, right foreleg raised
Script: Ge'ez
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Birr - Zauditu (Pattern) 1916 (1924) from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) made of Gold is that it was designed by the Italian engraver and artist, G. B. Boni, who was commissioned by the Ethiopian government to create a new currency for the country. The coin features a portrait of Empress Zauditu, who ruled Ethiopia from 1916 to 1930, and was known for her efforts to modernize the country and promote women's rights. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and culture, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
