ISRAEL
KM 147 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
50 shequalim | 28.0 | 9.0 | Reeded | Aluminum-Bronze | Medal |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
The emblem of the State of
Israel, effigy of D. Ben Gurion left, title of state in Hebrew, Arabic and English. David Ben-Gurion (October 16, 1886 – December 1, 1973) was the first Prime Minister of Israel. |
The denomination "50" between stars, "sheqalim" in Hebrew and English, the year of minting (JE5745 = AD1985) in Hebrew. Alexander Jannaeus was the first of the Jewish kings to introduce the "eight-ray star" or "eight-spoked wheel" symbol, in his bronze "Widow's mite" coins. |