Ethiopia
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Menelik II gold 1/4 Werk EE1889 (1896-7), KM16, AU58 NGC. Well-struck details with toned luster. The planchet is somewhat crude and slightly wavy in part. This is a scarce and exotic type, with the fierce Lion of Judah on the reverse.
Estimate: 350-500 USD