| Issuer | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Dollars (፭ ብር) |
| Currency | Birr / Ethiopian Dollar (1945-1976) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.00 g |
| Diameter | 40.00 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | September 1976 |
| Reference(s) | KM#49, Schön#40 |
| Obverse description | Crowned lion right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Ge`ez, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | -1972- EMPIRE OF ETHIOPIA E$5 |
| Reverse description | Bust of Emperor Johannes IV facing left |
| Reverse script | Ge`ez, Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1872-1889 JOHANNES IV EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1964 (1972) F-NI - - 1964 (1972) NI - - 55 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9379553740 |
| Comments |