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Presentation Medal - Menelik II ND
Gold | 29.55 g |
Location | Ethiopia |
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Type | Medals › Membership medals |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 29.55 g |
Size | 52 mm |
Shape | Oval |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-11-12 |
Numista | N#279977 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon
Interesting fact
The Medals Membership Medal presented in honor of Menelik II is notable for being made of gold and weighing 29.55 grams, reflecting the emperor's significance in Ethiopian history as a symbol of sovereignty and resistance against colonialism, particularly following his victory at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.