10 Pruta Specimen

€114,261.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1952
TypePattern
Value10 Prutas (10 פרוטות) (0.010 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionAluminium
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
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)
Reverse descriptionThe denomination `10 Pruta` and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering10 פרוטה SPECIMEN תשי`ב
EdgeScalloped, Smooth
Mint
Mintage5712 (1952)  - תשי`ב (Specimen) - 1
Catalog ID8315020530
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