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1 Birr - Haile Selassie I Pattern
1921 (1929) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1921 (1929) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Birr / Thaler (አንድ፡ብር) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of Judea
Script: Ge'ez
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Birr - Haile Selassie I (Pattern) 1921 (1929) from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of traditional Ethiopian imagery and European-style coinage design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I in a traditional Ethiopian headdress, while the reverse side features a Lion of Judah, a symbol of the Ethiopian monarchy, surrounded by a wreath and topped with a crown. This blending of styles reflects the influence of both Ethiopian and European cultures on the country's currency during the early 20th century.
