1 Werk - Haile Selassie
1923 (1931) year| Gold (.900) | 7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 (1931) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Werk (፩ ወርቅ) (8) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, denomination in exergue
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: የወረቅ
Translation: Werk
Comment
Similar to N#13343 (Sovereign coin)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Werk - Haile Selassie 1923 (1931) coin from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) is that it features a unique blend of traditional Ethiopian imagery and European-style coinage design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I, while the reverse side features a Lion of Judah, a symbol of the Solomonic dynasty that ruled Ethiopia for over 3,000 years. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and identity of Ethiopia during the early 20th century.
