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1 Birr - Menelik II Pattern
1884 (1892) year| Bronze | 34.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1884 (1892) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Birr / Thaler (አንድ፡ብር) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of Judea, left leg raised, surrounded by inscription. Date below.
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ።
Translation: Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Comment
This pattern is extremely similar to the design of KM#5, but does not include the Emperor's portrait.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Birr - Menelik II (Pattern) 1884 (1892) from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) made of Bronze weighing 34.66g is that it features a unique blend of traditional Ethiopian design elements and European influences, reflecting the country's cultural exchange and colonial history during that time.
