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1 Gersh - Menelik II
1889 (1897) year| Silver (.835) | 1.4 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 (1897) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Gersh (፩፡ግርሸ) (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#279974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross, right foreleg raised
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ ፡፡
፩ ግርሸ
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
One Gersh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gersh - Menelik II 1889 (1897) coin from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) is that it features an image of Emperor Menelik II on one side and the Ethiopian coat of arms on the other. Menelik II was a prominent figure in Ethiopian history, known for his efforts to modernize the country and his role in the Battle of Adwa, which secured Ethiopia's independence from Italy. The coin's design serves as a symbol of Ethiopia's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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