¼ Birr - Menelik II

Features

Issuer	Ethiopia
Emperor	Menelik II (1889-1913)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1887-1895 (1895-1903)
Calendar	Ethiopian
Value	¼ Birr (0.25)
Currency	Birr (1894-1931)
Composition	Silver (.835)
Weight	7.0188 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 11935 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 3, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 4 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Emperor Menelik II Bust Facing Right

Engraver: Jean Lagrange

Reverse

Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross

Engraver: Jean Lagrange

Mint

A	Paris, France (864-date)

Marks

	Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1880-1896)
	Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1896-1930)

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Date		Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
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1887 (1895) A		15 000									14%	፲፰፻፹፯
1887 (1895) A											1.1%	፲፰፻፹፯ Proof
1888 (1896) A		200									1.7%	፲፰፻፹፰
1889 (1897) A		400 000				$ 5.50					35%	፲፰፻፹፱
1895 (1903) A		821 000			$ 10	$ 14					59%	፲፰፻፺፭

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Numista Rarity index: 36

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Bullion value: USD 4.44

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 33675	Jan 21, 2020	1887 (1895) A – ፲፰፻፹፯	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232229 Lot 63399	Jul 14, 2022	1889 (1897) A – ፲፰፻፹፱	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 111.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 3318	Jul 26, 2022	1889 (1897) A – ፲፰፻፹፱	XF	USD 88.97 (EUR 82.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 57 Lot 600	Mar 19, 2022	Undetermined	XF	USD 33.64 (EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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