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1 Pruta Specimen

5709 (1949) year
Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) 1.3 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
5709 (1949)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 Pruta (0.001&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%)
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114168
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The denomination "1 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
1 פרוטה
SPECIMEN
תש'ט

Translation:
1 Pruta
1949

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is a specimen coin. Please see this article: http://israelerrorcoins.wixsite.com/coins/israel-specimen-coins

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Pruta (Specimen) 5709 (1949) from Israel was designed by renowned Israeli artist and sculptor, Israel Hadany. Hadany was known for his work in creating sculptures and monuments that reflected Israel's history and culture, and his design for the Pattern 1 Pruta coin features a stylized image of a menorah, which is a symbol of Jewish culture and tradition.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5709 (1949)  9 - - - - - -

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