Ethiopia
Haile Selassie gold Coronation Medal EE1923 (1930) MS63 NGC, Addis Ababa mint, Gill-S12, Bruce-18, plain edge with designer's name (ANDRE LAVRILLIER) in right obverse field, 15.8g. Obv. 3/4 facing bust of Haile Selassie with date at base of the bust in tiny letters. Rev. Crowned, and mantled, throne of Solomon between two angels. Even though this issue has the date EE1923 on the obverse, it is thought they they were produced for quite ba long time, possibly as as late as the 1960's. Brilliant luster, with a bold strike, and minor flan flaws. Ex. Lawrence Adams Collection.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD