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Raw 1958 Israel Hanukkah 1 Lira Coin Is Light Commemorative Coin BU

$ 3.03

Availability: 64 in stock
  • Year: 1958
  • Denomination: Lira
  • KM Number: 22
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Israel
  • Composition: Copper-Nickel

    Description

    Commemorative issue
    Hanukka Coin 5719-1958 "Law is Light"
    Obverse
    Face Value in Hebrew, "1 Israeli Lira". Below, the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, the mint year 1958 and corresponding year 5719 in Hebrew characters.
    Lettering:
    1
    לירה
    ישלאלית
    ישראל • תשי"ט
    اسرائيل
    1958
    Translation:
    1 Israeli Lira
    Israel 5719 (1958)
    Engraver:
    Zvi Narkiss
    Reverse
    A Menorah between two eight-pointed stars. The stars are similar to those appearing on Hasmonean coins in the period of Alexander Yannai. Beneath the Menorah the Hebrew inscription "Torah-Or" in accordance with the verse (Proverbs 6:23) "Commandment is a lamp and the Torah is light.".
    Lettering:
    תורה אור
    Translation:
    Torah Light
    Engraver:
    Zvi Narkiss
    Edge
    Smooth