1 Sheqel Qumran

€44,303.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1983
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Sheqel (1 ILR)
CurrencyOld Shekel (1980-1985)
CompositionSilver (.850)
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueDodecagonal (12-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Dan Gelbart
Reverse: Eliezer Weishoff
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#122
Obverse descriptionThe face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, word `Israel` in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringשקל SHEQEL 1 ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل ⠂1982 התשנ`ג מ
Reverse descriptionThe cliffs, location of the caves where the scrolls were discovered. The word Qumran in Hebrew and English on a background of the ancient writings of the scrolls.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse letteringקומראן QUMRAN
EdgeMilled
Mintמ
Munich, Germany (1158-date)
Mintage5743 (1983) מ - התשמ`ג - Proof - 9 000
Catalog ID2243905630
Comments