10 New Sheqalim Joseph and his Brothers

€236,890.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2000
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)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#341, ICMC#31280300
Obverse descriptionFace value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem and `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic, a decorative element representing a row of sheaves, around the border, inscription `JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS GEN. 45:1-15` in Hebrew and English, centered in the lower border, the mint year.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe image of Joseph as the Pharaoh`s chief advisor pointing to himself and saying `I am Joseph`. He is dressed in an Egyptian-style robe which is also reminiscent of the coat of many colors his father Jacob gave him. Left of the image, around the border, are sheaves of grain that gradually become images of Joseph`s brothers bowing down to him.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage5760 (2000) מ - - 700
Catalog ID6887719690
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