1 Ghersh - Menelik II (1897 - 1903)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Ghersh |
| Catalog Number | KM# 12 |
| Weight (g) | 1.4038 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 0.89 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
Obverse
Description:
Crowned King Menelik II facing right.
Crowned King Menelik II facing right.
Reverse
Description:
Crowned lion left, left foreleg raised holding ribboned cross.
Crowned lion left, left foreleg raised holding ribboned cross.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 (1897) A | 1,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1891 (1899) A | 4,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1895 (1903) A | 44,789,000 | Common |