ETHIOPIE - ETHIOPIA Menelik II (1889-1913). Gersh, variety with right foreleg raised EE 1889 (1897), A, Paris. Av. Legend in Ethiopian characters. Crowned bust of Menelik II right, below (date). Rv. Legend in Ethiopian characters. Lion to left bearing the banner of the Empire; signature LAGRANGE and in exergue the (different) and value. KM.13; Silver - 16 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest engraved example! PCGS MS66 (43518429). This type exists with the lion raising the left forepaw (normal type) or the right forepaw like our example (rare variety). Only one bag mark in front of the forehead. In its mint condition. Corner flower.