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© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Judaic Art - Havdalah Spicebox
5754 (1993) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5754 (1993) |
| 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#23755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Thirteenth Century Spicebox from Spain, from the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, London, left is the mint year 1993 and right, the corresponding Hebrew mint year 5754. Above the Spicebox is the Israel State Emblem. Decorative shapes adorn the coin around the border.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: התשנ׳׳ז 1993
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Havdalah Ceremony held as the Sabbath leaves us, separates between the sacred Sabbath and the secular weekdays. A wine cup, spicebox and candle are held and blessings are made over each of them.During the Sabbath we possess an "added soul" and to compensate ourselves at the departure of this "added soul", at the end of the Sabbath, we make a blessing over fragrant spices. It is customary to hold these spices in an artistic spicebox and, over the ages, many spiceboxes have become museum pieces of Judaic Art.
The 13th century Spicebox featured on the "Havdalah Spicebox" Coin is from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and is perhaps the only one of its kind remaining from the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry, preceding the expulsion. The modern Spicebox on the other side of the coin was designed by Hana Bahar-Paneth of Jerusalem.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a Havdalah Spicebox, which is a traditional Jewish ritual object used to hold the spices used during the Havdalah ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat. The coin's design highlights the intricate details and beauty of Judaic art, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Jewish culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5754 (1993) מ | 4750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Sheqalim (Judaic Art - Havdalah Spicebox) 5754 (1993) coin.
