Haile Selassie Presentation Coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Wizank, Sep 15, 2019.

  1. Wizank

    Wizank Well-Known Member

    Found this in my Dad's bag of coins, almost missed it due to the small size. Most interesting one because of the source, the fact it is a mule (combination of two other coins) and the gold content is about 80%. IMG_3207.jpg IMG_3208.jpg IMG_3207.jpg
     
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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I would love to hear what two coins you believe this to be a mule of, and how you know its 80% gold?
     
  4. Wizank

    Wizank Well-Known Member

    Obverse pattern for the silver 1/8 Birr and the reverse die for the Menelik 1/32 Birr.
    Took it to a dealer who told me the gold percentage.
     
  5. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I'll take your word on it I can barely make anything out on account from the glare in the photos and the fact that they're posted sideways...
     
  6. Wizank

    Wizank Well-Known Member

    Still new at this. Sorry.
     
  7. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    No worries; I'm glad you're sharing. I just worry about you being new to this and making claims of owning a gold, muled coin. I'm very much happy for you if you are correct :)
     
  8. Wizank

    Wizank Well-Known Member

    Do you believe there is any value for me to have this NGC certified?
     
  9. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    What are the diameter and weight of this coin? What was the method of gold detection for the coin? This coin doesn't match any of the coins I'm familiar with from Ethiopia... Can you help guide me to the two coins you believe are muled?
    https://en.numista.com/catalogue/ethiopie-1.html
     
  10. Wizank

    Wizank Well-Known Member

    The coin is in my safe deposit along with my Mexican 50 Peso gold. Here is a link to a writeup coin - https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=1808&lot=30514
    Also coinarchives.com lot ID3720986
     
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  11. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I believe it would be a good idea to have a coin like this certified by NGC.
     
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