Antique 1 Birr, 1895, Coin Emperor Menelik II Pendant very Rare! Almost no silver was mined in Ethiopia therefore antique silver coins served as the primary source of silver used by Ethiopian metal smiths to create articles of jewelry which represented status and shows of wealth This is a very rare, antique Ethiopian silver 1 Birr coin which pictures Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia on the obverse side and on the reverse side is pictured the crowned Conquering Lion Of Judah which was hand made into a medallion pendant long ago in Africa and comes from Ethiopia. This antique pendant measures 1.5 inches long 1.5'' inches wide and is great condition with slight surface wear. Age: over 100 handmade silver 24 gr -Feel free to email me for more pictures. Collectible