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Zauditu gold Pattern Werk (1/8 Birr) EE 1917 (1925) MS62 NGC, Addis Ababa mint, Gill-YA21A. Obv. Crowned, veiled, and draped bust left. Rev. Crowned Lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform staff with banner in raised forepaw; full legend below. A fascinating example of this decidedly rare Pattern, preserved in its full Mint State glory, a strong golden shimmer present in the fields. Gill notes that the reverse was struck from dies intended for a Menelik silver 1/8 Birr of the series (Y-18-20) but actually was used for only the Y-17 1 Besa. The first of this denomination that we have encountered, and an invaluable prize for the advanced collector of the Ethiopian series.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-zauditu-gold-pattern-werk-1-8-birr-ee-1917-1925-ms62-ngc-/a/3076-31415.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Zauditu gold Pattern Werk (1/8 Birr) EE 1917 (1925) MS62 NGC, Addis Ababa mint, Gill-YA21A. Obv. Crowned, veiled, and draped bust left. Rev. Crowned Lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform staff with banner in raised forepaw; full legend below. A fascinating example of this decidedly rare Pattern, preserved in its full Mint State glory, a strong golden shimmer present in the fields. Gill notes that the reverse was struck from dies intended for a Menelik silver 1/8 Birr of the series (Y-18-20) but actually was used for only the Y-17 1 Besa. The first of this denomination that we have encountered, and an invaluable prize for the advanced collector of the Ethiopian series.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-zauditu-gold-pattern-werk-1-8-birr-ee-1917-1925-ms62-ngc-/a/3076-31415.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD