© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
10 New Sheqalim Samson and the Lion
5769 (2009) year| Gold (.917) | 16.96 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5769 (2009) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 10 New Sheqalim 10 ILS = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Reeded
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 10 New Sheqalim (Samson and the Lion) coin from Israel, minted in 2009, features a unique design that showcases the biblical story of Samson and the Lion. The coin's obverse side depicts a representation of Samson, a Hebrew Bible hero, and a lion, while the reverse side features an image of a lion's paw and the coin's denomination. This coin is made of gold (.917) and weighs 16.96 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors or special occasions. This coin's unique design and limited production make it a valuable and interesting collector's item for those interested in numismatics or biblical history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5769 (2009) מ | 555 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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