10 New Sheqalim David playing for Saul

€93,892.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight16.96 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#518, ICMC#31968300
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⠂ 10 שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל 2013 התשע`ד מ 16 داود يعزف لشاؤول صموئيل الأول
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
EdgeReeded
Mintמ
Royal Norwegian Mint (Den
Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage5774 (2014) מ - התשע`ד Proof - 555
Catalog ID9378503320
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