1 Werk - Menelik II
1889 (1897) year| Gold (.900) | 7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 (1897) |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned lion facing left with foreleg holding ribboned cross
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering:
ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ።
የወረቅ
Translation:
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Werk
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Werk - Menelik II 1889 (1897) coin from Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) is that it was the first gold coin issued by the Ethiopian Empire, and it was minted in celebration of the coronation of Emperor Menelik II in 1889.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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