½ Sheqel – Israel
Israel
Context
Year: 1983
Hebrew Year: 5743
Issuer: Israel 
Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period:
(since 1948)
Currency:
(1980—1985)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 7,538
Material
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 7.2 g
Silver weight: 6.12 g
Shape: Dodecagonal
Composition: 85% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #65756
Value
Exchange value: ½ ILR
Bullion value: $18.13
Inflation-adjusted value: 261.57 ILR
Obverse
Description:
Face value in Hebrew and Latin. State emblem, country name in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, and the date.
Inscription:
שקל
SHEQEL
1/2
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل • 1984 התשמ"ה
SHEQEL
1/2
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل • 1984 התשמ"ה
Translation:
Sheqel
Sheqel
1/2
Israel Israel Israel • 1984 5745
Sheqel
1/2
Israel Israel Israel • 1984 5745
Engraver: Dan Gelbart
Reverse
Description:
Kidron Valley monuments, including Absalom's Tomb, with olive trees referencing the Mount of Olives. Background shows Jerusalem's hills and Old City walls. Labeled in English and Hebrew.
Inscription:
נחל קדרון
VALLEY OF KIDRON
VALLEY OF KIDRON
Translation:
VALLEY OF KIDRON
Language: Hebrew
Engraver: Zeev Lipman
Edge
Plain.
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Monnaie de Paris | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | — | 7,538 |
Series: Sites in the Holy Land
⭐ Rare