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25 Santeem - Hailé Selassié I

1936 (1944) year
Brass (95% Copper, Zinc 5%) 6.63 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia)
Emperor
Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1936 (1944)
Calendar
Ethiopian
Value
25 Santeem (ሃያ፡አምስት፡ሳንቲም) (0.25)
Currency
Birr / Ethiopian Dollar (1945-1976)
Composition
Brass (95% Copper, Zinc 5%)
Weight
6.63 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.80 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 14 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
September 1976
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4391
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Crowned lion of Judah right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross

Script: Ge'ez

Lettering: ሃያ:አምስት:ሳንቲም

Translation: Twenty five Santeem (haya āmisiti sanitīmi)

Edge

Smooth notches with reeded peaks

Comment

Replaces KM# 35.
2 x variants: