Obverse: Right-facing bust of a bearded Menelik II wearing monarchical clothing and the Imperial Crown of Ethiopia.
Obverse legend: ዳግማዊ፡ምኒልክ፡ንጉሠ፡ነገሥት፡ዘኢትዮጵያ ፲፰፻፲፫፱
Reverse: Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
Reverse legend: ሞዓ:አንበሳዘእምነገደ:ይሁዳ:: ነሐሴ:ብር
Edge: reeded
Country: Ethiopia
Denomination: Half Birr
Year: 1889
Mintage: 420 000
Mint: Paris
Metal: Silver (0.835)
Weight ±: 13.92 g.
Diameter ±: 30 mm
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