Location | Israel |
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Type | Souvenir medals › Commemorative souvenir |
Years | 1965-1966 |
Composition | Silver (.935) |
Weight | 48 g |
Diameter | 45 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number | N# 162410 |
Tiberias State Medal, 5725-1965
A stylized representation of a fisherman and a girl. The fish and the fruit representing the source of livelihood in Tiberias and in the Ginossar Valley. Near the sea an ancient building and in the background the hills of the Galilee. The name of the city "Tiberias" in Hebrew above and in English below.
Lettering: TIBERIAS
Engraver: Mordechai Gumpel
In the center, a replica of a coin minted in 101 CE during the reign of Trajan II. It depicts Hygieia goddess of health, who holds a bowl and serpent and is seated upon a rock whence the hot springs gush. Around Hygieia, the inscription, "Tiberi Claudi, year 81". On the rim, the inscription, "Coin of Tiberias" 3861 in Hebrew above and in English 101 CE.
Lettering:
ΤΙΒΕΡΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙ Ι
ΕΤ ΑΠ
COIN OF TIBERIAS 101 C.E.
Engraver: Alex Berlyne
The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and in English. Unique number, "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Sterling" in English.
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL STERLING
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||
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ND (1965-1966) | 4 256 |
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