Description: Israel 1 Lira 1963 "North Africa Lamp" Proof Coin KM#42 Description:The sixth of the Hanukka coins depicts a Hanukka lamp from North Africa of the 18th century. The original is part of the collection of the Bezalel National Museum. The elaborate style shows decorative elements of various architectural schools: Romanesque arches from southern Europe and Sicily, domes and rooftops inspired by Moslem culture and forms reminiscent of church windows. In this specimen, we see the interplay of cultures that dominated this region for many centuries. Obverse:Upon an incuse central panel, in the middle, the inscription, in Hebrew, in three lines "1 Israeli Lira". Below, under a geometrical pattern, the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, in two lines. Underneath again, the year " 1963" and the Hebrew lettering for 5724. Reverse:Upon an incuse central panel, the main part of a North African Hanukka lamp of the 18th century. Underneath, the inscription in Hebrew "Hanukka lamp from North Africa, 1 8th century". Edge: Smooth. Mint Marks: On the obverse of the proof coin, the letter "mem" on the bottom-rim-centre.Mintage: 5,412 coins.Metal: Copper-Nickel, 30 mm.The Shipping worldwide cost 4.2$. See my other items, I will combine shipping!
Price: 18 USD
Location: Haifa, default
End Time: 2024-09-15T16:44:20.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: Lira
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Year: 1963
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 32
Country/Region of Manufacture: Israel
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
