Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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ETHIOPIA. Gold 1/8 Birr, EE 1917 (1925). Addis Ababa Mint. NGC AU-58.
Fr-26; KMX-3.1; Gill-Y21. An intriguing and SCARCE issue struck with the reverse die of the 1/32 Birr, but with the denomination in exergue effaced at the Addis Ababa Mint. A nicely preserved representative of this trial issue with an even strike and light signs of handling consistent for the grade displaying an attractive pale golden coloration offering much originality and a pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
Fr-26; KMX-3.1; Gill-Y21. An intriguing and SCARCE issue struck with the reverse die of the 1/32 Birr, but with the denomination in exergue effaced at the Addis Ababa Mint. A nicely preserved representative of this trial issue with an even strike and light signs of handling consistent for the grade displaying an attractive pale golden coloration offering much originality and a pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00