1944 Ethiopia 25 Santeem coin pendant Lion of Judah Haile Selassie Addis Ababa Rastafari Jewish tribe Adama African Abyssinian lion Oromo people Amharas Solomonic Lalibela Zion WWII era n000618

1944 Ethiopia 25 Santeem (EE 1936) 1-year issue 57S Hailé Selassié I FEATURING front: crowned Lion of Judah holding a ribboned cross Lettering: ሃያ:አምስት:ሳንቲም Translation: 25 Santeem The Lion of Judah is the symbol of the Hebrew tribe of Judah (the Jewish tribe). Consistent with the Torah, the tribe consists of the descendants of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob. The association between Judah and the lion, perhaps the Asiatic lion, can first be found within the blessing given by Jacob to his son Judah within the Book of Genesis. The Lion of Judah could also be mentioned within the Book of Revelation, as a term representing Jesus, Consistent with Christian theology. The lion of Judah was once also one of the vital titles of the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie and was once depicted at the flag of Ethiopia from 1897-1974. As a result of its association with Selassie, it remains to be crucial symbol among members of the Rastafari movement. back: Haile Selassie bust, date below - year 1936 of the Ethiopian calendar in Ge'ez script (digits "1", "9", "100", "30", "6") Lettering: ፲፱፻፴፮ Haile Selassie was once crowned Emperor on 2 November 1930 with the titles "King of Kings", "Lord of Lords", "Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah", "Elect of God." He took—as his regnal name—Haile Selassie I which translates to "Power of the Trinity". quantity 1 demonetized no longer in circulation polished Copper coin diameter: 25.5 mm weight: 6.63 g shape: scalloped (with 14 notches)