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2 New Shekels Samson in the Philistine House
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Value | 2 New Sheqalim |
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| Reverse description | A dramatic high-relief depiction of the blinded Samson, his long hair and beard rendered in fine detail, straining with outstretched arms against two massive stone pillars of the Philistine House of Dagon. Heavy chains are visible on both wrists as the pillars crack and begin to collapse. The muscular figure is shown in a powerful dynamic pose, kneeling and pushing outward, with falling masonry framing the composition on both sides. The scene is rendered in a bold sculptural style with deep relief and strong chiaroscuro effect across the coin's field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Mintage | 5776 (2016) מ - התשע׳׳ז (Proof) - 2,800 |
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