Ethiopia
Zauditu gold Pattern 2 Werk (1/4 Birr) EE 1917 (1924) MS61 NGC, Addis Ababa mint, KM-X4.2, Fr-25, Gill-YA21a. With intact legend. A few lightly scattered marks, as well as a minor planchet flaw on the reverse, but an otherwise attractive example of this extremely rare pattern piece, featuring a complete, un-erased legend below the lion on the reverse. A pleasing mix of light golden-orange and cobalt come together to further offer forth this specimen's charm.
Ex. Lawrence Adams Collection
From the Axum Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-zauditu-gold-pattern-2-werk-1-4-birr-ee-1917-1924-ms61-ngc-/a/3081-30464.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD