1/2 Sheqel Capernaum

€1.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1985
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Sheqel (1/2 ILR)
CurrencyOld Shekel (1980-1985)
CompositionSilver (.850)
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueDodecagonal (12-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Dan Gelbart
Reverse: Assaf Berg
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#152
Obverse descriptionThe face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, word `Israel` in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringשקל SHEQEL 1/2 ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل ⠂1985 התשמ`ו
Reverse descriptionRemnants of the Capernaum synagogue with its symbolic Jewish decorations and Lake Tiberias in the background. `Capernaum` in Hebrew and English.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse letteringCAPERNAUM ⠂כפר-נחום
EdgePlain
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage5745 (1985) ✡ - התשמ`ו - 6 010
Catalog ID4812916190
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