Description: Please contact me if you are interested in quantity TWO (2) SILVER PLATED COINS Ancient Lion on a NLM (No Longer Minted) Half-Sheqel Coin 1/2-Sheqel/Half-Shekel I also have other Israeli coins listed. Get them while you can! PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING LARGER QUANTITIES OF THIS COIN. INFORMATION ON THIS AWESOME COIN: KM#109 1/2 SheqelDate of issue: February 24, 1980.Obverse: Roaring lion; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Origin of motif: An ancient seal found at Megiddo ("The Lion of Megiddo" 8th Century B.C. in the Jordan Valley). The seal belonged to a servant of King Jereboam II. The lion is also the symbol of the tribe of Judah and Israel's captical, Jerusalem.Bible: Reference(s) to Lion see Proverbs 19:12; Isaiah 5:29; Hosea 11:10; Amos 3:4,8Bible: Reference(s) to Judah see Genesis 29:35; 49:-12; Deuteronomy 33:7; 1 Chronicles 28:4; Matthew 21:9; Hebrews 7:14Bible: Reference(s) to half-sheqel and the TEMPLE TAX, see Exodus 30:12-15ffBible: Reference(s) to Megiddo see 1 Kings 9:15; 2 Kings 23:29-30; Revelation 16:16Reverse: The denomination "1/2 Sheqel" and the date in Hebrew.Alloy: Copper 75%, nickel 25%. Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3 gr. Edge: Milled. Design: Currency Supply Unit, Bank of Israel.Ceased to be legal tender: February 28, 1985.This is a great coin to use as a teaching lesson on the TABERNACLE/TEMPLE TAX These BEAUTIFUL SILVER PLATED coins come in a 2x2 protective coin sleeve with the year of minting labeled (see pic). NOTE: These are not just silver "color" coins like other listings, these are not that cheap microwave "rub on" stuff that will fade a few days later, these are actual SILVER "electroplated" coins. Also, be careful buying "plated" coins, a lot of people copy my listings and don't really have "plated" coins. I do my own electroplating. Payment is due immediately at end of auction This is a GREAT GIFT idea for someone with Holy Land interests If you are a coin collector, add this Israeli coin to your collection! Item comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home Coin years vary from 1980-1984. Please email me if you have any questions about this item or are looking for specific years BEFORE purchasing It's the buyer's responsibility to pay customs fees, duties, import taxes, and related charges. Thanks for Looking, Enjoy, & Happy Bidding!
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Restocking Fee: 15%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 1/2 Sheqel
Composition: see description
Modification Description: Silver plated
Year: 1980-1984
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 109
Country/Region of Manufacture: Israel
Modified Item: Yes
Certification: Uncertified
