Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Acre) ND (1965) front Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Acre) ND (1965) back
Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Acre) ND (1965) photo

Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Acre ND

1965 year
Bronze (Tombac) 40 g 45 mm
Description
Location
Israel
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1965
Composition
Bronze (Tombac)
Weight
40 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#315925
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

In the center a replica of an Acre coin minted by the Emperor Elagabalus at the beginning of the third century C.E. Beneath, a spiral line showing the sea waves, mooring arches showing above. which served to shelter ships in the harbor. Above, on top of the central hill within the city, another shrine. Around the rim an inscription "Coin of Acre 3977-82" in Hebrew and in English, the date being 217-222 C.E.

Lettering: COIN OF ACRE 217-222 C.E.

Engraver: Kretschmer

Designer: Alex Berlyne

Edge

The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English

Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL

Comment

The series of medals issued by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corporation to commemorate the Historical Cities of Israel. Issued from 1965-1966.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1965)  7032 - - - - - -

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