Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Acre

Lieu Israel
Année 1965
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze (Tombac)
Poids 40 g
Diamètre 45 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche
Période
Notice
Référence(s) ICMC#15049459
Description de l’avers A stylized design of the city shows the Crusaders fortress facing the sea, a minaret and a cupola, a palm tree. Above, toward left, an ancient Hebrew ship seems to be sailing out of the port, as pictured in the discoveries of Beit Shearim. The name `Acre` appears on the top in Hebrew and beneath in English.
Écriture de l’avers
Légende de l’avers ACRE
Description du revers In the center a replica of an Acre coin minted by the Emperor Elagabalus at the beginning of the third century C.E. Beneath, a spiral line showing the sea waves, mooring arches showing above. which served to shelter ships in the harbor. Above, on top of the central hill within the city, another shrine. Around the rim an inscription `Coin of Acre 3977-82` in Hebrew and in English, the date being 217-222 C.E.
Écriture du revers
Légende du revers COIN OF ACRE 217-222 C.E.
Tirage
ID Numisquare 8751934530
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