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Raw 1958 Israel Hanukkah 1 Lira Coin Is Light Commemorative Coin BU
$ 3.03
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Description
Commemorative issueHanukka 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