2 Sheqalim (Hanukkah - Yemen Lamp) 5743 (1983) front 2 Sheqalim (Hanukkah - Yemen Lamp) 5743 (1983) back
2 Sheqalim (Hanukkah - Yemen Lamp) 5743 (1983) photo
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2 Sheqalim Hanukkah - Yemen Lamp

5743 (1983) year
Silver (.850) 28 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5743 (1983)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
2 Sheqalim (2&nbspILR)
Currency
Old Shekel (1980-1985)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#13501
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Menorah flanked by sprigs above text and dates

Script: Hebrew

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Kohen, and features a depiction of a traditional Yemenite 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
5743 (1983) מ 8996 - - - - - -

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