1 New Sheqel (The Port of Caesaria) 5755 (1995) front 1 New Sheqel (The Port of Caesaria) 5755 (1995) back
1 New Sheqel (The Port of Caesaria) 5755 (1995) photo
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1 New Sheqel The Port of Caesaria

5755 (1995) year
Silver (.925) 14.4 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5755 (1995)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
14.4 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#221111
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

An ancient boat typical of the Herodian period and representing the motif on a bronze Prutah Coin issued in the Herodian period, inscription "THE PORT OF CAESAREA – TWO MILLENNIA" in Hebrew and English

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
"אלפיים שנה לנמל קיסריה"
"THE PORT OF CAESAREA – TWO MILLENNIA"

Engraver: Tidhar Dagan

Designer: Gideon Keich

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Port of Caesarea coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Kohen, and it features a depiction of a ship sailing into the ancient port of Caesarea, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes the Hebrew inscription "Port of Caesarea" and the date "5755" (1995) in the Jewish calendar.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5755 (1995) ✡ 2633 - - - - - -

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