Telephone Token - 'Asimon' Struck over 10 Pruta

Location Israel
Year 1953-1955
Type Service token
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Two-handled amphora; `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off of a coin from the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135CE).
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel)
Reverse description The denomination `10 Pruta` and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 10 פרוטה תש׳ט
(Translation: 10 pruta 1949)
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3127425020
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