2 New Sheqalim Judaic Art - Kiddush Cup

€13,519.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1991
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.8 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#224, ICMC#22025385
Obverse descriptionThe face value, `1 NEW SHEQEL` on the B.U. Silver Coin, `2 NEW SHEQALIM` on the Silver Proof Coin, in Hebrew and English. Left is a modern goblet with straight, smooth lines, made by Jerusalem artisan Zelig Segal. In the upper left border is the word `ISRAEL` in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل 2 שקלים הדשים NEW SHEQALIM מ
Reverse descriptionClassical style Kiddush Cup from 19th century Germany from the Netherlands Alster Collection, on the right, the Hebrew mint year 5752, left, the corresponding civil mint year 1991. Above the goblet, in the center, is the Israel State Emblem. Decorative elements adorn the coin around the border.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering1991 התשנ׳׳ב
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage5752 (1991) מ - התשנ׳׳ב Proof - 6 575
Catalog ID7341170840
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