10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5733 (1973) front 10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5733 (1973) back
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10 Lirot Pidyon Haben

5733 (1973) year
Silver (.900) 26 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5733 (1973)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 Israeli Pounds (לירות) (10&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1960-1980)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31982
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
מטבע פדיון הבן
כל בכור בניך תפדה

Interesting fact

The 10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5733 (1973) coin from Israel was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Yitzhak Danziger. Danziger was a renowned artist who created many coins and medals for the State of Israel, and his work is highly regarded among numismatists. This particular coin features a depiction of a Torah scroll and a Menorah on one side, and the Hebrew inscription "Pidyon Haben" (which means "redemption of the firstborn son") on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the Jewish tradition of redeeming the firstborn son, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5733 (1973)  15000 - - - - - -

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