10 Pruta

€2,043.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Prutas (10 פרוטות) (0.010 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionAluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%)
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness1.54 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to22 February 1980
Reference(s) KM#17, Schön#5
Obverse descriptionSingle-handled jug flanked with palm branches; `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off of a coin from the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135CE).
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel Israel)
Reverse descriptionThe denomination `10 Pruta` and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse lettering10 פרוטה תשי׳ב
(Translation: 10 Pruta 5712)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage5712 (1952)  - תשי׳ב - 26 042 000
Catalog ID1663178780
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