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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Menelik II gold Pattern 4 Werk EE 1889 (1897) MS63+ NGC, Addis Ababa mint, KM-Pn4, Fr-Unlisted, Gill-M20. Obv. Crowned and draped bust right. Rev. Crowned Lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform staff with banner in raised forepaw. An extremely rare and enchanting pattern issue, featuring a frosted nature to Menelik's portrait on the obverse, along with exceptionally choice surfaces, as indicated by its plus designation. A tremendous opportunity to acquire a piece seldom encountered on the market.
Ex. Lawrence Adams Collection
Estimate: 18000-22000 USD
Menelik II gold Pattern 4 Werk EE 1889 (1897) MS63+ NGC, Addis Ababa mint, KM-Pn4, Fr-Unlisted, Gill-M20. Obv. Crowned and draped bust right. Rev. Crowned Lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform staff with banner in raised forepaw. An extremely rare and enchanting pattern issue, featuring a frosted nature to Menelik's portrait on the obverse, along with exceptionally choice surfaces, as indicated by its plus designation. A tremendous opportunity to acquire a piece seldom encountered on the market.
Ex. Lawrence Adams Collection
Estimate: 18000-22000 USD