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Modern Israel’s coins carry Hebrew dating formed from a combination of the 22 consonant letters of the Hebrew alphabet and read from right to left. The Jewish calendar dates back more than 5700 years, but only five millenniums are assumed in the dating of the coins. For this reason, the year 5735 (1975 AD) appears as 735.
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1949 Israel 5 Prutot (Br) - BU
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Obverse four-stringed large lyre. This design comes from a vessel of the temple, and was first used on coins at the time of the Second Revolt (Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 A.D.). Rev. 5 Prutot - 5709 in wreath of two olive branches. Beautiful full luster bronze with minimal marks. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN5P949
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$3.00
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1949 Israel 10 Prutot (Br) - XF
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Obverse Amphora with two handles. Design modeled after a copper coin from the time of the Second Revolt (132-135 A.D.). This ceremonial object was to symbolize the rebuilding of the destroyed temple. Rev. 1o Protot - 5709 in wreath of two olive branches. Nice borderline detail with some dark gray present from handling. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN10P49
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$2.50
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1949 Israel 50 Prutot (Cu-Ni) - XF
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Obverse vine leaf. Design modeled after a bronze Prutot from the time of First Revolt against the Romans (66-70 A.D.) and the 3rd year (68 A.D.) of the revolt. Rev. 50 Prutot - 5709 in wreath of two olive branches. With reeded edge. Looks better than grade with somewhat reflective remaining luster and just average marks for the extra fine grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN50P949
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$2.25
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1960 Israel 1 Agora (Al) BU
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Obverse depicts three ears of barley, design modeled after a bronze Prutot from the 6th year of the reign Agrippa 1 (42/43 B.C.). Barley is one of the seven fruits of the Promised Land. Rev. 1 Agora -5720 in basket-like arches. Scalloped edge coin. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN1960
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$0.35
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1981 Israel 1 Sheqel (Cu-Ni) - AU
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Obverse Chalice cup. Rev. value and origin. Bright, lustrous coin looks dark in the image due to it’s reflective nature. Only a trace of handling keeps this one AU. Moderate amount of chatter, but all light type. Pretty coin for any set. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN1S981
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$1.00
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1982 Israel 5 Sheqalim (Cu-Ni-Al) - XF
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Obverse Cornucopia, origin. Rev. value. Pretty somewhat bright even gold color with hint of rose/red at coin edge. Sharp features and minimal marks for the extra fine grade. Will make a terrific addition to any quality set. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN5S982
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$1.50
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1982 Israel 10 Sheqalim (Cu-Ni) UNC
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Obverse ancient galley. Rev. denomination. Pretty uncirculated example with hint of attractive rose present. Sharp coin with nice eye appeal. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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ISRACN101982
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$1.75
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