Bidspirit auction | Israel Silver Medal ”Shekel Israel

Israel Silver Medal ”Shekel Israel Year 5” – Masada – Shekel Company, Serial No. 0180 - Israeli sterling silver commemorative medal issued by the Shekel Company, inspired by the original ”Shekel Israel Year 5” coin struck during the fifth year of the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (70 CE), examples of which were discovered at the fortress of Masada. The obverse features an enlarged reproduction of the original Masada shekel, depicting a ceremonial chalice surrounded by the inscription ”Shekel Israel Year 5” in both Hebrew and English. The reverse displays a relief view of the cliffs of Masada, accompanied by a smaller reproduction of the reverse of the ancient coin, showing a three-pomegranate branch with the inscription ”For the Redemption of Zion” in ancient Hebrew. The lower edge is inscribed ”MASADA” in Hebrew and English. The edge is stamped: SILVER Shekel Company lion hallmark Unidentified purity mark Serial number 0180 Specifications: Issuer: Shekel Company, Israel Material: Silver (edge stamped SILVER) Weight: 30.6 g Diameter: 37 mm Serial Number: 0180 Condition is good with light signs of age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully for your own assessment of condition.