1/2 Sheqel Valley of Kidron

€65,756.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1983
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: Zeev Lipman
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#140
Obverse descriptionThe face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, the country name in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, and the date.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringשקל SHEQEL 1/2 ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل ⠂1984 התשמ`ה
(Translation: Half Sheqel 1.2 Israel Israel Israel 1984)
Reverse descriptionKidron Valley Monuments, stressing Absolom`s Tomb, Olive trees allude to the Mt. of Olives (Gethsemane). In the background, the hills of Jerusalem and the Old City walls. The words `Valley of Kidron` in English and Hebrew.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse letteringנחל קדרון VALLEY OF KIDRON
(Translation: Kidron River Valley of Kidron)
EdgePlain.
Mint
Mintage5743 (1983) ✡ - התשמ`ה - 7 538
Catalog ID9768983710
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