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5 Sheqalim Herodion
5744 (1984) year| Gold (.900) | 8.63 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5744 (1984) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 5 Sheqalim (5 ILR) |
| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.63 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The site of Herodion as seen from an aerial photograph, showing the Judean Desert hills,with the sun overhead. The word "Herodion" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: HERODION הרודיון
Engraver: Dan Gelbart
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Herod, a Jew of Edomite origin, reigned as King, under Roman patronage, for 33 years from 37 B.C.E. until 4 B.C.E. He was known as "The Builder King". Some of the building projects attributed to him are the Temple in Jerusalem, the port-city of Caesarea and fortresses such as Masada and Cypros.Herodion is the only palace which immortalizes Herod's name. It commemorates the King's decisive battle there against the last Hasmonean King. In that battle, Herod, though showing great courage, almost perished in combat.
Herodion is at the edge of the Judean Desert, east of Bethlehem and somewhat south of Jerusalem. Unique for its size and lavishness, it is the third largest palace to be discovered in the entire Roman world.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Sheqalim (Herodion) 5744 (1984) from Israel made of Gold (.900) weighing 8.63 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of the death of King Herod the Great, who ruled Judea from 37 BCE to 4 BCE. The coin features an image of Herod's tomb, which is located in the Herodium, a fortress that he built for himself near Bethlehem. The coin's design was inspired by the architectural style of the Herodium, which is a blend of Jewish, Greek, and Roman elements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5744 (1984) מ | 4346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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