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1 Birr - Menelik II
| Silver (.835) | 28.075 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1889 (1895-1897) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Birr / Thaler (አንድ፡ብር) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 28.075 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ።
LA GRANGE
A
አንድ ፡ ብር
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
One Birr
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Birr coin from the Ethiopian Empire is that it features an image of Menelik II, who was the emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913. He played a significant role in modernizing Ethiopia and expanding its borders, and his reign saw significant economic and political developments for the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 (1895) A | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 (1896) A | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 (1897) A | 418000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Birr - Menelik II 1887-1889 (1895-1897) coin.
