Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Jaffa

Local Israel
Ano 1965-1966
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (.935)
Peso 48 g
Diâmetro 45 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo
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Observação
Referência(s)
Descrição do anverso The promontory of Jaffa in the form of Jonah`s whale, carrying old-fashioned dwellings on its back. This tail is shaped into three Hebrew letters (Yafo). The name of the city, `Jaffa`, in English above.
Escrita do anverso
Legenda do anverso JAFFA
Descrição do reverso In the centre, a replica of a city-coin minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (21 7-222 CE). Athena, the goddess of wisdom and the science of war, holding a spear in her right hand and a shield in her left hand. The inscription around Athena in Greek, `Flavia Yoppas` (as Jaffa was called in Hellenic times). On the rim, the inscription, `Coin of Jaffa 217-222 CE` in Hebrew 3977-82, in English below.
Escrita do reverso
Legenda do reverso ΦΛΑΟV IOΠΠΗC COIN OF JAFFA 217-222 C.E.
Tiragem
ID Numisquare 9921089690
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