© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Abraham and the three Angels
5766 (2006) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5766 (2006) |
| 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#89063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Abraham greeting the three angels, while Sarah modestly joins in greeting from inside the tent.
Engravers: Moshe Pereg, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Abraham was sitting by his tent in the desert heat and Sarah his wife, in her admirable modest manner, was inside the tent, when three men appeared. Immediately, Abraham ran to offer warm hospitality to the wayfarers, not knowing that they were angels disguised as men, who had come with a mission. They had come to announce that Sarah was to give birth to a son, through whom Abraham would become the father of a great nation . For Sarah aged 89 and Abraham, 99, this news was unbelievable. Miraculously, it came true and Sarah gave birth to Isaac.Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design that depicts Abraham and the three angels from the biblical story of Genesis 18. The angels are depicted as three men, each with a different facial expression, seated around a table with Abraham. The design is meant to represent the hospitality and generosity of Abraham, who welcomed the strangers (believing them to be angels) into his home and offered them food and drink. The coin's design is a beautiful representation of this important biblical story and its message of kindness and generosity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5766 (2006) מ | 967 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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