2 Sheqalim Rothschild

€13,499.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1982
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Sheqalim (2 ILR)
CurrencyOld Shekel (1980-1985)
CompositionSilver (.850)
Weight28.8 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Zvi Narkiss
Reverse: Zoaf Lilia David, Oswald Adler
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#117
Obverse descriptionIn the center `Baron Edmond de Rothschild` in Hebrew and English and the dates, `5605-5695; 1845-1934`. Above, the Israel State emblem, around the border, the inscription `Centenary of his first settlement activities in Eretz Israel` in Hebrew and in English. The word `Israel` in Hebrew, Arabic and English, beside the mint year `1982` and the corresponding Hebrew year 5742 in Hebrew characters. Face value on the gold coin: `10 Sheqalim` in Hebrew, on the silver, `2 Sheqalim`.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringاسرائيل BARON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD 1845-1934
Reverse descriptionPortrait of Edmond de Rothschild and the words `Father of the Settlements` in Hebrew.
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse lettering
Edge`34th Year of the State of Israel`, in Hebrew, towards the
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)
Mintage5742 (1982) ✡ - התשמ`ב; Paris - 13 272
5742 (1982) מ - התשמ`ב; Stuttgart; Proof - 9 506
Catalog ID4538250780
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