- Éthiopia - Ménélik II matonya 1/100 birr 1897 Paris Rare best offer
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| Management number | 50374877 | Release Date | 2026/02/05 | List Price | US$17.93 | Model Number | 50374877 | ||
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1⁄100 Birr from Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), minted during the reign of Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913). The value is also known as one Matonya (or matona).
Coin Details
Country: Ethiopia / Abyssinia
Ruler: Emperor Menelik II
Denomination: 1⁄100 Birr, also referred to as 1 Matonya (Amharic: መቶወኛ, meaning "hundredth")
Material: Typically copper
Date: The date on the coin in Ge'ez script reads ፲፰፻፹፱, which corresponds to the Ethiopian Era (EE) year 1889. This translates to the Gregorian calendar year 1897 AD.
Mint: The "A" below the central text indicates it was minted in Paris.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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