1/2 Werk - Menelik II Reverse Trial

Descrizione del dritto	The Conquering Lion of Judah stands in profile facing left, wearing the Imperial Crown of Ethiopia and holding a processional cross-topped staff in its right forepaw, with a flowing banner ribbon extending above its back. The lion is rendered in bold relief against a flat field, with fine detail in the mane and musculature. A Ge'ez legend arcs around the upper periphery, with an additional denomination inscription along the lower border. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded inner border.
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Descrizione del rovescio	The reverse is entirely blank and unfinished, consistent with a reverse trial piece struck to test the obverse die only. The planchet surface exhibits an irregular, unworked texture with no design, legend, or devices of any kind, confirming the experimental nature of this striking.
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Zecca	Accedi per vedere i dettagli
Tiratura	1889: ND (1889)
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