{"product_id":"1903-ethiopia-1-taler-emperor-menelik-il-lion-crown-coin","title":"1903 Ethiopia 1 Taler - Emperor Menelik Il Lion Crown Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a powerful symbol of African heritage with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1903 Ethiopia 1 Taler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Menelik II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This remarkable coin features the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion of Judah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crowned and holding a cross, representing strength, sovereignty, and divine authority. Struck over a century ago, it is a highly sought-after collectible combining history, culture, and striking design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric 1903 Issue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minted during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, one of Ethiopia’s most influential rulers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion of Judah Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the crowned lion holding a cross—an enduring symbol of Ethiopian monarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Silver Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A genuine early 20th-century African coin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Popular among world coin collectors and history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold and highly recognizable design with strong cultural significance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Menelik II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing regal authority and historical importance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The majestic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion of Judah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crowned and carrying a cross-topped staff, symbolizing power and faith\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA design deeply rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopian imperial tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Taler (Birr)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28.07 g (0.903 troy oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39 mm (1.54 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~2.5 mm (0.10 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage coin over 100 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay show natural toning, wear, or surface marks consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach coin is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunique in appearance and preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages are for reference only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Collectible Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRepresents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden era of Ethiopian independence and leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion of Judah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most iconic symbols in African numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCombines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical depth, cultural identity, and collectible value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld coin collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatists seeking unique and symbolic coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone (1) 1903 Ethiopia 1 Taler coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and toning may vary depending on the individual piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a Symbol of Strength and Heritage to Your Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure this extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenelik II Lion Taler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e today—an iconic coin that embodies power, history, and timeless craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Judy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54515658916162,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/4818\/6946\/files\/02_74e51046-421f-4610-bb04-9d5718f6267b.jpg?v=1780726775","url":"https:\/\/wildjudy.com\/products\/1903-ethiopia-1-taler-emperor-menelik-il-lion-crown-coin","provider":"Wild Judy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}