© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Samson and the Lion
5769 (2009) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5769 (2009) |
| 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#88807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat, in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period. A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel, where this scene took place.
Engravers: Ilan Hagari, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Samson was a Nazarite, an ascetic, who abstained from worldly pleasures, including drinking alcohol and even cutting his hair. When Samson was on his way to meet the Philistine girl he wanted to wed, he encountered an attacking lion. The Lord gave him super human strength to fight and destroy it. Later, when on his way to his wedding, he observed bees producing honey in the carcass of the lion - an unexpected lesson in the vagaries of life and in the possibility of making something sweet from something quite the opposite.Interesting fact
The Samson and Lion coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate important events and figures in Jewish history and culture. The coin features a depiction of Samson, a biblical hero known for his strength, and a lion, which symbolizes courage and power. The coin's design is inspired by a famous passage in the Book of Judges, where Samson kills a lion and later finds that bees have made a hive in the lion's carcass. The coin's unique design and symbolism make it a popular collector's item among numismatists and those interested in Jewish history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5769 (2009) מ | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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