Israel ½ Sheqel, 5744
Herodion
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Old Shekel
(1980 – 1985)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ Sheqel
Year
5744
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5744. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 23 mm and weighs 7.2 g.
- Obverse
- The 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 (Half Sheqel 1.2 Israel Israel Israel 1983 5744)
- Reverse
- The site of Herodion as seen from an aerial photograph, showing the Judean Desert hills with the sun overhead. The word "Herodion" in Hebrew and English. (Herodion Herodion)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5744 (1984) ✡ | 11K | € 12,00 | התשמ"ד |
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