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© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Judaic Art - Sabbath Candlesticks
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#81770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Three-branched Sabbath candelabrum from Poland, 18th century, Israel Museum Collection. Left, center is the mint year 1992 and right, the corresponding Hebrew mint year 5753. Above the candelabrum, in the center, is the Israel State Emblem. Decorative shapes adorn the coin around the border.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: 1992 התשנ׳׳ג
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
A Jewish home brings in the Sabbath by lighting candles and it is the privilege of the wife to perform this mitzva. Cleaned and polished in honor of the Sabbath, a warm glow descends upon the home. Thus the Sabbath Queen, as the Sabbath is popularly known, is welcomed. The three-branched Sabbath candelabrum on this coin is from 18th century Poland and is part of the Israel Museum Collection.The modern, cube-shaped candelstick on the coin obverse is the work of artist Zelig Segal.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Judaic art of Sabbath candlesticks, which is a symbol of the Jewish tradition of lighting candles on Friday evening to usher in the Sabbath. The coin's design is meant to represent the beauty and significance of this tradition, and it is a beautiful representation of the rich cultural heritage of the Jewish people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5753 (1992) מ | 4975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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