½ Sheqel, Israel

½ Sheqel, Israel, 1980-1985 obverse image½ Sheqel, Israel, 1980-1985 reverse image
½ Sheqel coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    1980-1985
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Jerusalem, Israel, Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
½ Sheqel Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.00-$44.90

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

½ Sheqel Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value flanked by stars and year

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Lion resembling the image of the sigelring of "Shem'ra, servant of Jeroboam" with state emblem (menorah flanked by olive branches) above

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Sheqel Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל

Reverse:

1 2 שקל תשמ׳׳א

½ Sheqel Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

½ Sheqel sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:1.34 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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