Israel ½ Sheqel, 5743

½ Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5743. 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 1984)

Reverse

Kidron 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. (Kidron River
Valley of Kidron)

Edge

Plain.