Telephone Token - `Asimon` Struck over 10 Pruta

€1.00
LocationIsrael
Year1953-1955
TypeService token
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter22 mm
Thickness1.52 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionTwo-handled amphora; `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off of a coin from the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135CE).
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe denomination `10 Pruta` and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
Reverse lettering10 פרוטה תש׳ט
(Translation: 10 pruta 1949)
Reverse script
Mint
MintageND (1953-1955)  - Reused 10 Pruta coin -
ND (1953-1955)  - Reused 10 Pruta coin with 7 punched in -
Catalog ID3127425020
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