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50 Shekels King David
| Issuer | Israel |
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| Year | 5722 (1962) |
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| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a seven-branched menorah (Menorah) on a pedestal, flanked by Hebrew lettering below. Surrounding the menorah, a wreath of olive branches frames a ring of twelve roundels, each bearing a symbolic emblem representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The denomination '50 SHEKEL' is inscribed in the upper field above the menorah. A beaded border runs along the coin's outer rim. |
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| Reverse description | Right-facing bearded bust of King David, depicted in high relief wearing an ornate latticed crown adorned with a row of beads along its base. The portrait features long flowing hair and a full beard, rendered in a detailed artistic style evoking a regal, biblical character. The circular legend in Hebrew reading 'דוד מלך ישראל' (David King of Israel) arcs across the upper field, while the bilingual legend 'DAVID KING OF ISRAEL' arcs along the lower field in Latin script. The dates '5722' and '1962' appear at left and right respectively, each separated by Star of David symbols. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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