ETHIOPIA, Ethiopian Empire. Menelik II. 1889-1913. AR ¼ Birr (24mm, 7.03 g, 5h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia & fasces. Dated EE 1887 A (AD 1894). AU.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1323.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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ETHIOPIA, Ethiopian Empire. Menelik II. 1889-1913. AR ¼ Birr (24mm, 7.03 g, 5h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia & fasces. Dated EE 1887 A (AD 1894). Crowned bust left / Crowned Lion of Judah left, head facing, holding banner on cross over shoulder. Gill p. 104; KM 3. Deep iridescent toning. AU. A rare proof-like strike, described by Gill as having a 60% premium over a regular UNC example.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 11:47:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.