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ETHIOPIA. Gold Birr (8 Werk) Pattern, EE-1917 (1925). Addis Ababa Mint. Zauditu. PCGS MS-61.
Fr-23; KMX-6; Gill-Y-A22. Plain edge. By M. Dammann & F. X. Pawlik. Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left; Reverse: Crowned lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform banner with forepaw; denomination in exergue erased at the time of manufacture. Presenting olive-pale yellow hues to the gold, this impressive and EXCESSIVELY RARE specimen is very likely one of just two known, the other being the Lawrence Adams specimen that is plated in Gill (it being very discernable by a gouge at the end of the empress's veil). Struck from dies meant for a crown-sized silver coin, this issue in gold was clearly meant for ceremonial or presentation purposes, and its immense historical importance cannot be overstated.
Ex: Coin Galleries (2/1998) Lot # 858.
Estimate: $40000 - $60000
Fr-23; KMX-6; Gill-Y-A22. Plain edge. By M. Dammann & F. X. Pawlik. Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left; Reverse: Crowned lion of Judah left, head facing, cradling cruciform banner with forepaw; denomination in exergue erased at the time of manufacture. Presenting olive-pale yellow hues to the gold, this impressive and EXCESSIVELY RARE specimen is very likely one of just two known, the other being the Lawrence Adams specimen that is plated in Gill (it being very discernable by a gouge at the end of the empress's veil). Struck from dies meant for a crown-sized silver coin, this issue in gold was clearly meant for ceremonial or presentation purposes, and its immense historical importance cannot be overstated.
Ex: Coin Galleries (2/1998) Lot # 858.
Estimate: $40000 - $60000