Bidspirit auction | Israel ½ lira JE5721 (1961).

Israel ½ lira JE5721 (1961). PCGS Proof 66. Almost TOP POP - KM-31; struck at the Royal Dutch Mint, PCGS graded Proof 66. A beautiful commemorative issue released for the Feast of Purim, referencing the biblical commandment of the ”Half Shekel” tax for the Temple. The obverse features a modern rendition of the ancient silver half-shekel struck during the third year of the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (68 CE), showcasing a chalice and the Hebrew inscription ”Half Shekel.” An exceptional Proof 66 example! Standing as an Almost TOP POP specimen, this coin exhibits the superior strike and mirrored surfaces characteristic of the Royal Dutch Mint’s finest work. The contrast between the frosted devices and the deep, reflective fields is striking. A premium historical piece that bridges 2,000 years of Jewish heritage.