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1 Gersh - Menelik II Pattern
| Issuer | Ethiopia |
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| Year | 1897 |
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| Weight | 1.4 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Emperor Menelik II, wearing an ornate jeweled crown, with a full beard. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine detail on the imperial regalia and garments. A circular Ge'ez legend surrounds the portrait, with the denomination inscription appearing in the lower exergue. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Ge'ez |
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| Reverse description | The Lion of Judah depicted passant to the right, crowned with an imperial crown and carrying an upright processional cross in its right forepaw. The lion stands on a ground line with its tail raised and curled over its back. A Ge'ez legend encircles the design, and the denomination appears in the lower exergue. The composition is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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