Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Jaffa) ND (1965-1966) front Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Jaffa) ND (1965-1966) back
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Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Jaffa ND

 
Silver (.935) 48 g 45 mm
Description
Location
Israel
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Years
1965-1966
Composition
Silver (.935)
Weight
48 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#162333
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

In the centre, a replica of a city-coin minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (21 7-222 CE). Athena, the goddess of wisdom and the science of war, holding a spear in her right hand and a shield in her left hand. The inscription around Athena in Greek, "Flavia Yoppas" (as Jaffa was called in Hellenic times). On the rim, the inscription, "Coin of Jaffa 217-222 CE" in Hebrew 3977-82, in English below.

Lettering:
ΦΛΑΟV IOΠΠΗC
COIN OF JAFFA 217-222 C.E.

Engraver: Alex Berlyne

Edge

The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and in English. Unique number, "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Sterling" in English.

Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL STERLING

Comment

The series of medals issued by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corporation to commemorate the Historical Cities of Israel. Issued from 1965-1966. Set of 9 struck in Silver and Yellow Bronze (Tombac).

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1965-1966)  4446 - - - - - -

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