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1 Mahaleki - Menelik II
1885 (1893) year| Silver | 1.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1885 (1893) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Mahaleki |
| Currency | Mahlak (1647-1887) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Date, denomination and Ethiopian script
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering:
፲፰፻፹፭
ኢትዮጵያ
፩
መሐለቅ
Translation:
EE1885 (10 + 8 x 100 + 80 + 5)
Ethiopia
1
Mahaleki
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note this issue has been reported to be the last issue of the Harrar Mint following the capture of that city in 1887 by Menelik's forcesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mahaleki - Menelik II 1885 (1893) coin from the Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) is that it was minted during the reign of Menelik II, who was the first emperor of Ethiopia and ruled from 1889 to 1913. He played a significant role in modernizing Ethiopia and expanding its borders, and this coin is a testament to his legacy.