Ethiopia 1909, Emperor Menelik II
Ethiopia · 1909 · 1/4 Guerche
This stamp features a portrait of Emperor Menelik II, a pivotal figure in Ethiopian history. The design is framed by an ornate border, with the denomination and country name inscribed in Amharic script. It is part of a definitive series issued during his reign.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, who is renowned for defeating Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, preserving Ethiopia's independence during the Scramble for Africa.
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