Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Tiberias

€162,410.00
LocationIsrael
Year1965-1966
TypeSouvenir medals/Commemorative souvenir
CompositionSilver (.935)
Weight48 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeObverse: Mordechai Gumpel
Reverse: Alex Berlyne
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Obverse descriptionA stylized representation of a fisherman and a girl. The fish and the fruit representing the source of livelihood in Tiberias and in the Ginossar Valley. Near the sea an ancient building and in the background the hills of the Galilee. The name of the city `Tiberias` in Hebrew above and in English below.
Obverse letteringTIBERIAS
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionIn the center, a replica of a coin minted in 101 CE during the reign of Trajan II. It depicts Hygieia goddess of health, who holds a bowl and serpent and is seated upon a rock whence the hot springs gush. Around Hygieia, the inscription, `Tiberi Claudi, year 81`. On the rim, the inscription, `Coin of Tiberias` 3861 in Hebrew above and in English 101 CE.
Reverse letteringΤΙΒΕΡΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙ Ι ΕΤ ΑΠ COIN OF TIBERIAS 101 C.E.
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND (1965-1966)  - - 4 256
Catalog ID1552903960
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