© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs - The Roe and Lily of the Valleys
5753 (1992) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5753 (1992) |
| 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#81661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
A roe against a background of a field of flowers. Around the border is the biblical quote "LIKE TO A ROE" appears and reference (song of songs 8:14)", in Hebrew and in English with the mint year 1992 / 5753.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
1992 התשנ׳׳ג LIKE A ROE (song of songs 8:14)
(ודמה–לך לצבי (שיר השירים ח,יד
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Song of Songs is perhaps the most sublime love poem ever written. Attributed to King Solomon, the Song of Songs is regarded as a conversation between the People of Israel and God, and an expression of God's deep and eternal love for Israel. Some take the poems at face value, as expressions of the innocent human love of shepherds and shepherdesses in the bosom of nature. All agree on the beauty of its poetry, which reflects a deep love of the landscape, springtime, and flora and fauna of Israel. The "Roe and Lily of theValley" commemorative coin is second in the "Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs" Series. "Be thou like to a roe" she tells him, while comparing herself to "the lily of the valleys".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Roe and Lily of the Valleys, which are symbols of love and beauty in Jewish tradition. The Roe is a type of deer that is mentioned in the Song of Songs, and the Lily of the Valleys is a type of flower that is also mentioned in the Bible. The coin's design brings together these two symbols in a beautiful way, making it a special and meaningful collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5753 (1992) מ | 4724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Sheqalim (Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs - The Roe and Lily of the Valleys) 5753 (1992) coin.
