ETHIOPIA, Ethiopian Empire. Haile Selassie, 1930-1974. Medal (Gold, 41 mm, 27.40 g, 12 h), on his coronation on 1 August 1968, uncertain mint, probably Paris, EE 1923 = AD 1930. 'Moa Anbessa Ze'imnegede Yehuda, Haile Selassie I' ('Haile Selassie I, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah' in Ge'ez) Bust of Haile Selassie I to left, wearing the rimperial robes and the Ethiopian imperial crown. Rev. 'Negusa Nagast Ze-Ityoppya' ('King of Kings of Ethiopia.' in Ge'ez) The draped and laureate imperial arms of Ethiopia beneath the Imperial Crown, supported by two archangels holding sword and spear; below, the Lion of Judah carrying the imperial banner. Gill S15 var. (13.4 g). 22 ct (0.916) Gold. Rare in this size. Nicely toned. A minor test mark on the edge, otherwise, good extremely fine.