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NYINC Signature Sale 3082 21 Jan 2020
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Menelik II Proof 1/2 Birr EE 1887 (1894)-A, Paris mint, KM4, Obv. Crowned bust of Menelik II right. Rev. Lion facing left with left foreleg holding banner. Boldly struck, and choice, with deeply mirrored fields. Mottled gold, gray, and blue toning is seen on both sides, with a few light reverse marks. Very rare.
Ex. Heritage Sale #387 (2005, Part of lot 12835)
From the Axum Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-menelik-ii-proof-1-2-birr-ee-1887-1894-a-/a/3082-33678.s?type=CoinArchives3082
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 700-900 USD
Menelik II Proof 1/2 Birr EE 1887 (1894)-A, Paris mint, KM4, Obv. Crowned bust of Menelik II right. Rev. Lion facing left with left foreleg holding banner. Boldly struck, and choice, with deeply mirrored fields. Mottled gold, gray, and blue toning is seen on both sides, with a few light reverse marks. Very rare.
Ex. Heritage Sale #387 (2005, Part of lot 12835)
From the Axum Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-menelik-ii-proof-1-2-birr-ee-1887-1894-a-/a/3082-33678.s?type=CoinArchives3082
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 700-900 USD