2 Sheqalim (Hanukkah - Ashkenaz Lamp) 5746 (1985) front 2 Sheqalim (Hanukkah - Ashkenaz Lamp) 5746 (1985) back
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2 Sheqalim Hanukkah - Ashkenaz Lamp

5746 (1985) year
Silver (.850) 28.8 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5746 (1985)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
2 Sheqalim (2&nbspILR)
Currency
Old Shekel (1980-1985)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Weight
28.8 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81767
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Script: Hebrew

Lettering: Ashkenaz lamp (16th Century German Hanukka Lamp)

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Kahan, and features an image of a traditional Ashkenazi Hanukkah lamp, also known as a menorah, on one side, and the State of Israel's emblem on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5746 (1985) מ 9225 - - - - - -

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