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1 Birr - Menelik II Lion's right foreleg raised
| Silver (.835) | 28.0750 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1895 (1900-1903) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Birr / Thaler (አንድ፡ብር) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 28.0750 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
The Lion of Juda
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering:
ሞዓ:አንበሳ·ዘእምነገደ:ይሁዳ::
ነሐሴ:ብር
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
One Birr
Engraver: Jules-Clément Chaplain
Edge
Smooth with embossed inscriptions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Menelik II, who was the emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, and is remembered for his efforts to modernize the country and resist European colonization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 (1900) | 401000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 (1903) | 459000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lion's right foreleg raised) 1892-1895 (1900-1903) coin.
