1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion, Israel

1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion, Israel, 2009 obverse image1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion, Israel, 2009 reverse image
1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    2009
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    ✡ Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion Reference Price

Reference Price

$7.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat, in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period. A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel, where this scene took place.

Engraver:


Ilan Hagari, Tidhar Dagan

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word "Israel" in three languages and the mint year.

Engraver:


Ilan Hagari, Tidhar Dagan

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Plain

1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


SAMSON AND THE LION JUDGES 14:5 שמשון והאריה שופטים כייד ,הי شمشون والأسد ألقضاة ٥,١٤ ישראל Israel إسرائيل 2009 התשםייט 1 שקל חדש NEW SHEQEL

Reverse:


1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

1 New Sheqel Samson and the Lion sizes
  • Weight:14.4 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain
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