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1 Ghersh - Menelik II
| Silver (.835) | 1.4 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1895 (1897-1928) |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross, right foreleg raised
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ ።
A
፩ ግርሸ
Translation:
'Moa' the Lion of Judah (Rastafarians claim it means 'the Conquering Lion of Judah', proper reference for this translation is needed)
1 ghersh
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Difference between years:
A variant of the 1903 reverse exists:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ghersh coin from the Ethiopian Empire is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Oscar Roty. Roty was a renowned artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Sower" series of French coins. The design of the 1 Ghersh coin features a portrait of Emperor Menelik II on one side and the Ethiopian coat of arms on the other, and it was minted in several different years during Menelik's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) A | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 (1899) A | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 (1903-1928) A | 44789000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ghersh - Menelik II 1889-1895 (1897-1928) coin.
