Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Tiberias

Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Tiberias) - obverseMedal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Tiberias) - reverse

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Features

Location Israel
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

Commemorative issue

Tiberias State Medal, 5725-1965

Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Edge

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

Medal - Israel Historical Cities (Coin of Tiberias) -  obverse

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Comments

The series of medals issued by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corporation to commemorate the Historical Cities of Israel. Issued from 1965-1966. Set of 9 struck in Silver and Yellow Bronze (Tombac).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1965-1966)  4 256

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