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2 New Sheqalim Solomon's Judgement
5756 (1996) year| Silver (.925) | 28.80 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5756 (1996) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.80 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#144792 |
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| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
13th century French work depicting Solomon's Judgement
Engravers: Oswald Adler, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
The design coin is based upon a 13th century work taken from the "Miscellany" book by Rabbi David Kimhi (Radak), France, ca. 1280. It vividly depicts the famous scene of two women and a baby, each woman claiming to King Solomon that she is the baby's mother. The scene is known as the Judgement of Solomon and has become a symbol of the king's wisdom because of the brilliant way in which he solved the dilemma and discovered the baby's real mother. We still use the saying 'Judgement of Solomon" as a way of expressing the need to find a just solution to a dispute between two people.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 New Sheqalim (Solomon's Judgement) 5756 (1996) from Israel made of Silver (.925) weighing 28.80 g is that it features an intricate design depicting King Solomon's Judgement, a story from the Hebrew Bible where Solomon, the third king of Israel, is faced with a difficult decision when two women both claim to be the mother of the same child. The coin's design showcases Solomon's wise decision-making and his commitment to justice, which is a significant aspect of Jewish culture and tradition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5756 (1996) מ | 2993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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