1 New Sheqel David playing for Saul

€93,887.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 New Sheqel
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Gideon Keich, Tidhar Dagan
Reverse: Moshe Pereg, Tidhar Dagan
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#515, ICMC#21968300
Obverse descriptionFace Value, Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, a decoration symbolizing David`s harp and border inscription `David playing for Saul` in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering⠂ דוד מנגן לשאול שמואל אי,טייז ⠂ David playing for Saul 1 Samuel 16⠂ 16 ديفيد اللعب يسأل صموئيل 1 שקל חדש NEW SHEQEL إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל 2013 התשע`ד
Reverse descriptionDavid is depicted playing the harp for Saul. The figure of Saul, from whom the kingship had already been taken away is depicted in the background by an outline, while David the young shepherd who is to become king, is represented in the foreground in solid sculpted form.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
Royal Norwegian Mint (Den
Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage5774 (2014) ✡ - התשע`ד - Prooflike - 1 800
Catalog ID1697503920
Comments