Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Ashkelon

Features

Location Israel
Type Souvenir medals › Commemorative souvenir
Year 1965
Composition Bronze (Bronze/tombac)
Weight 40 g
Diameter 45 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
177084
References ICMC# 15048453
Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com)

Obverse

A corner in Ashkelon where a Corinthian capital is shown dating from the Hellenistic era. On the side, new public edifices, on the rim, the inscription "Ashkelon" in Hebrew and English.

Lettering:
אשקלון
ASHKELON

Designer: Alex Berlyne

Reverse

In the center a replica of an antique bronze Ashkelon coin. It shows the prow of a vessel and oars. Above the model of the vessel, Greek letter abbreviating the word Ashkelon. Below, letters marking the year 57 according to the city's new date (47 B.C.E.) On the medal rim, above, the inscription: "Ashkelon coin 47 B.C.E.", 3713 in Hebrew.

Lettering:
מטבע אשקלון ג'תשי"ג
ASHKELON COIN 70 B.C.E.

Engraver: Kretschmer

Designer: Alex Berlyne.

Edge

The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.

Mint

Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1965)  8 390

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