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1 Lira Hanukkah - Torah is Light
5719 (1958) year| Copper-nickel | 14.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5719 (1958) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Israeli Pound (1 לירה) (1 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
A Menorah between two eight-pointed stars. The stars are similar to those appearing on Hasmonean coins in the period of Alexander Yannai. Beneath the Menorah the Hebrew inscription "Torah-Or" in accordance with the verse (Proverbs 6:23) "Commandment is a lamp and the Torah is light.".
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: תורה אור
Translation: Torah Light
Engraver: Zvi Narkiss
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira (Hanukkah - Torah is Light) 5719 (1958) coin from Israel features a unique design that represents the symbolism of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the second century BCE. The coin's design includes a menorah, which is a seven-branched candelabrum that is lit during Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple. The coin's obverse side features an image of a Torah scroll, which represents the Jewish faith and the importance of the Torah in Jewish tradition. The combination of these two symbols on the coin highlights the significance of Hanukkah as a celebration of faith, light, and spirituality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5719 (1958) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Hanukkah - Torah is Light) 5719 (1958) coin.
