Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5769
Samson and the Lion
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 New Sheqalim
Year
5769
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.8
Diameter (mm)
38.7
Description
2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5769. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.
- Obverse
- The face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word "Israel" in three languages and the mint year.
- Reverse
- The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat, in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period. A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel, where this scene took place.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5769 (2009) מ | 2.8K | התשםייט - Proof |
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