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1⁄32 Birr - Menelik II
1889 (1903) year| Copper (Copper or Brass) | 2.86 g | 20.48 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Menelik II (1889-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 (1903) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1⁄32 Birr / Thaler (የብር፡፴፪ኛ) |
| Currency | Birr / Thaler (1893-1931) |
| Composition | Copper (Copper or Brass) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 20.48 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Crowned lion facing left with foreleg holding ribboned cross
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: ሞዓ ፡ አንበሳ ፡ ዘእምነገደ ፡ ይሁዳ
Translation: Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Plain or reeded
Comment
This coin was struck from dies intended for a silver 1/8 Birr of the die series that included KM#13, #14 and #15. These are found with the denomination partially to almost totally effaced from beneath the lion:
to compare with KM#11:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/32 Birr - Menelik II 1889 (1903) 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1903) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄32 Birr - Menelik II 1889 (1903) coin.
