Ethiopian Coins

Name: Ethiopian Coins
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1960 · 10c

This stamp features a depiction of an ancient Ethiopian coin, the silver coin of King Ezana of Aksum. The design highlights the rich numismatic history of the region, with the coin displayed prominently in the center. The denomination and country name are inscribed in Amharic and French.

Issued in 1960 during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, this series celebrated Ethiopia's ancient and medieval history, including the powerful Aksumite Kingdom, a major trading empire in the ancient world.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

coins numismatics currency

Catalog Numbers

scott355

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.