© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Shekels The Binding of Isaac
5755 (1995) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5755 (1995) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Rembrandt's famous painting "The Binding of Isaac".
Engravers: Oswald Adler, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The "Binding of Isaac" is the first coin in the Biblical Art Coin Series devoted to biblical themes. In this series, biblical themes and famous artworks by the great artists of all times have been struck on commemorative coins for the first time. In the story of the Binding of Isaac, Abraham, father of the Jewish people, demonstrated his faith in God by showing his readiness to sacrifice his only son Isaac. Abraham's unquestionable faith in God was to serve as an example for future generations. In this work dating from 1634, Rembrandt van Rijn, the renowned Dutch painter, expressed the moving moment when the Patriarch Abraham lifted the knife over his bound son and was stopped by the Angel of God.Interesting fact
The Binding of Isaac coin is a unique piece that features a striking design. The coin's obverse features a depiction of Isaac, son of Abraham, bound and ready to be sacrificed, while the reverse shows a ram caught in a thicket, which is a symbol of sacrifice and redemption in Jewish tradition. The coin's design is meant to represent the story of the binding of Isaac, which is a significant event in Jewish history and tradition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5755 (1995) מ | 4439 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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