© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion
5769 (2009) year| Gold (.999) | 1.244 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5769 (2009) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.244 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Engravers: Ilan Hagari, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
Samson was a Nazarite, an ascetic, who abstained from worldly pleasures, including drinking alcohol and even cutting his hair. When Samson was on his way to meet the Philistine girl he wanted to wed, he encountered an attacking lion. The Lord gave him super human strength to fight and destroy it. Later, when on his way to his wedding, he observed bees producing honey in the carcass of the lion - an unexpected lesson in the vagaries of life and in the possibility of making something sweet from something quite the opposite.Interesting fact
The 1 New Sheqel (Samson and the Lion) 5769 (2009) coin from Israel features a unique design that showcases the biblical story of Samson and the Lion. The coin's obverse side depicts Samson, a Hebrew Bible hero, holding a lion's jaws shut, symbolizing his strength and bravery. The reverse side features the Lion of Judah, a symbol of the Jewish people, with the inscription "One New Sheqel" in Hebrew. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Jewish history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5769 (2009) מ | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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