50 Santeem - Hailé Selassié I (1944)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Santeem |
| Catalog Number | KM# 37a |
| Weight (g) | 6.95 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.700) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 12.95 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
Obverse
Engraved by Gilroy Roberts
Lettering:
፲፱፻፴፮
Description:
Emperor Hailé Selassié I facing left and year of issue.
፲፱፻፴፮
Description:
Emperor Hailé Selassié I facing left and year of issue.
Reverse
Engraved by Gilroy Roberts
Lettering:
አምሳ፡ሳንቲም
Description:
Crowned lion right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross, denomination below.
አምሳ፡ሳንቲም
Description:
Crowned lion right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross, denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 (1944) | 20,434,000 | Struck in 1947 | Common |