Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Tiberias

Location Israel
Year 1965
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze (Tombac)
Weight 40 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#15050450
Obverse description A 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 script
Obverse lettering TIBERIAS
Reverse description In 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 script
Reverse lettering ΤΙΒΕΡΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙ Ι ΕΤ ΑΠ COIN OF TIBERIAS 101 C.E.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2049611780
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