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Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 5-4714, described as Copper “santim” (centime). Obverse: bust of Haile Salassie and date “1937” in Ethiopian calendar. Reverse: Lion (symbol of Ethiopia) and inscription. Denomination: .01 Diameter: 1.6 cm. Remarks: .5 and .10 santim coins most common; date always kept same on coins (i.e. 1937 in Ethiopian calendar).

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 1-153742, described as Silver half dollar; U.S.; dated 1856.

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 1-164947, described as Coins. Metal. United States; 1938 cent piece, 1939 5 cent piece, 1941 5 cent piece.

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 2-65410, described as Chinese? coin

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 5-4716, described as Copper “santim” (centime). Obverse: bust of Haile Selassie and date “1937” in Ethiopian calendar. Reverse: Lion (symbol of Ethiopia) and inscription. Denomination: .10 santim Diameter: 2.3 cm. Date collected: ca. 1965 Remarks: .5 and .10 santim coins most common; date always kept same on coins (i.e. 1937 in Ethiopian calendar).

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 5-4713, described as The Maria Theresa “thaler”, originally an Austrian coin, was introduced into Ethiopia in the mid-19th century. It remained the coin most generally accepted until the currency reform of 1945. Even today these coins, though officially outlawed, circulate in a few remote parts of the country and are hoarded by all peoples everywhere, for they are esteemed both for their intrinsic value and for their decorative design.

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 1-153743, described as Silver half dollar; U.S.; dated 1856.

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 5-4715, described as Copper “santim” (centime). Obverse: bust of Haile Selassie and date “1937” in Ethiopian calendar. Reverse: Lion (symbol of Ethiopia) and inscription. Denomination: .05 (two franc) Diameter: 2 cm. Date collected: ca. 1965 Remarks: .5 and .10 santim coins most common; date always kept same on coins (i.e. 1937 in Ethiopian calendar).

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 1-156219, described as 1 Cent US coins

Hearst Museum object titled Coin, accession number 5-4712, described as Austrian silver coin. Obverse: bust of Maria Theresa. Inscription: “R.IMP.HU.BO.REG. M. Theresia. D.G.” Mint Mark “S.F.” Reverse: probably coat of arms. Inscription: “BURG.CO.TYR.1780.X.ARCHID.AVST.DUX”; rim inscribed Diameter: 4 cm Date Collected: ca. 1965 Remarks: Used for trade for all peoples of Northern and Central Ethiopia. Was first money in Ethiopia after Middle Ages. Worth at least 2.50 Ethiopian paper dollars. Native name: “bir” (silvercoin). Such coins melted down by local silversmiths to obtain silver for religious objects and jewelry. See accession envelope for additional information.

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