Katalog
| Emitent | Israel |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1949 |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Nominał | 250 Pruta (0.25 ILP) |
| Waluta | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Skład | Silver (.500) |
| Waga | 14.4 g |
| Średnica | 32.2 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | 22 February 1980 |
| Źródło(a) | KM#15a |
| Opis awersu | Three wheat stalks, with `Israel` above in Hebrew and below in Arabic. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Legenda awersu | ישראל اسرائيل |
| Opis rewersu | Denomination in Hebrew. |
| Pismo rewersu | Hebrew, Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | 250 פרוטה תש`ט H |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica |
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| Nakład |
5709 (1949) H - תש`ט - 44 125 |
| ID Numisquare | 1090742350 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: The 1949 250 Pruta silver coin from Israel is a pivotal numismatic artifact, marking the nascent stages of the newly independent State. Following its 1948 declaration, Israel rapidly established its own currency, replacing the British Mandate's Palestinian Pound. Denominated in Pruta, a subdivision of the Israeli Lira, this coin served as a tangible assertion of national sovereignty and economic autonomy, symbolizing the new nation's foundation post-independence.
Artistry: The design for this 250 Pruta coin is attributed to Miriam Karoly, with final adjustments by the Government Coins and Medals Committee. Stylistically, it deliberately echoes ancient Jewish coinage, drawing inspiration