Triton XIX, Lot: 2771. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ETHIOPIA, Ethiopian Empire. Haile Selassie, with Waizero Menen. First reign, 1930-1936. AV Medal (42mm, 44.31 g, 12h). Coronation. Paris mint. By M. Delannoy. Dated 23 Tekemt EE 1923 (2 November AD 1930), though likely struck after AD 1936. Crowned jugate busts left; “Tekemt 23, 1823 Year of Mercy” in Amharic above / Monogram in circle within trilobe. Gill S11. Choice EF. With original attached loupe and ribbon.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.