1897 (EE1899), Ethiopia, Emperor Menelik II. Silver ½ Birr (½ Talari) Reference: KM-4. Emperor: Menelik II Mint Place: Paris (A) Mint Year: 1897 (EE 1889) Denomination: ½ Birr (½ Talari) Weight: 14.04gm Material: Silver Obverse: Crowned bust of Emperor Manelik II right. Date (1889 of the Eastern Calendar) below. Ethiopian legend around. Reverse: Crowned lion left, holding cross-topp ...