Bidspirit auction | Israel - 100 Pruta 1954

Israel - 100 Pruta 1954 - Utrecht die, Not Magnetic - PCGS MS 64 - Extremely Rare - A rare coin featuring a wreath design positioned away from the edge, struck from a different metal composition than that of the common ”inner wreath” variety. The mintage of this type was extremely limited, with only six examples known, and this specimen represents the finest known example of them all. A truly exceptional opportunity for advanced collectors. No other specimen of this variety is known to have appeared in a public auction within the past decade. Undoubtedly, this coin is one of the crown jewels of Israeli numismatics. The Israeli government has asked the Numismatic Association in Israel for design proposals for a new series of currencies. Leo Kadman and Hanan Pavel, along with graphic artist Uta Wallisch, submitted charts, which were approved by then-Finance Minister Eliezer Kaplan. Face: the words ”100 pruta” and the year of issue in Hebrew; Around two stylish olive branches. Back: palm tree; The word ”Israel” in Hebrew and Arabic. Source: Bar-Kochba Coin (132-135 AD)