½ Werk - Haile Selassie
1923 (1931) year| Gold (.900) | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 (1931) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | ½ Werk (የወርቅ፡አሳጽ) (4) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Saint George and Dragon
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: የወረቅ፡አላድ
Translation: Half Werk
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Werk Haile Selassie 1923 (1931) coin from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) is that it features a unique blend of traditional Ethiopian imagery and European-style coinage design. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I in a traditional Ethiopian headdress, while the reverse features a crowned lion, a symbol of the Solomonic dynasty that ruled Ethiopia for over 3,000 years. This blend of cultures and styles reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the time period in which the coin was minted.
