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Ras Tafari silver Matte Proof Medallic "Paris Mint Visit" Birr 1924 PR61 NGC, Paris mint, KM-X21, Gill-RT-A9 (Rare). Plain edge. Obv: Crowned bust of Menelik II right, dated EE 1892 (1899) below with surrounding inscription. Rev: 7-line inscription reading: S.A.I. & R. / LE PRINCE TAFFARI / Héritier de la Couronne / et / Régent de l'Empire d'Ethiopie / Visite La Monnaie / Le 19 Mai 1924. Only the second specimen of this rare mint visit issue we have handled and presently the sole certified piece in the NGC census, graced with a soft graphite finish which admits little evidence of serious tone. Mislabeled on the holder as Gill-RT9A.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Ras Tafari silver Matte Proof Medallic "Paris Mint Visit" Birr 1924 PR61 NGC, Paris mint, KM-X21, Gill-RT-A9 (Rare). Plain edge. Obv: Crowned bust of Menelik II right, dated EE 1892 (1899) below with surrounding inscription. Rev: 7-line inscription reading: S.A.I. & R. / LE PRINCE TAFFARI / Héritier de la Couronne / et / Régent de l'Empire d'Ethiopie / Visite La Monnaie / Le 19 Mai 1924. Only the second specimen of this rare mint visit issue we have handled and presently the sole certified piece in the NGC census, graced with a soft graphite finish which admits little evidence of serious tone. Mislabeled on the holder as Gill-RT9A.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ethiopia/ethiopia-ras-tafari-silver-matte-proof-medallic-paris-mint-visit-birr-1924-pr61-ngc-/a/3085-31417.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD