Bidspirit auction | ISRAEL – “Lion Mosaic from

ISRAEL – “Lion Mosaic from Be’er Shema” Gold Medal, 2014. Fifth issue in the Ancient Mosaics of the Holy Land series. The obverse depicts the colourful Byzantine lion mosaic discovered at Be’er Shema in the northern Negev; reverse with stylized menorah, Holy Land Mint emblem and Hebrew and English inscriptions. Gold .9999, weight 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), diameter 38.7 mm; smooth edge with individual serial number. Designed by Meir Eshel and struck in the USA. Maximum mintage only 360 pieces. UNC Official catalogue No. 31872390. An attractive and scarce modern Israeli gold medal. Estimated market value: US$4,500–5,200.