Israel 25 Lirot Hanukkah Lamp from France Coin 1978 BU
  
 



Description:

The thirteenth in the series of Hanukka coins depicts a Hanukka lamp from France from the collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. It was made by a Jewish silversmith in the 14th century. The design on the triangular back panel is somewhat reminiscent of the facade of a gothic cathedral, with twelve gates, apparently symbolic of the gates of the Temple of Jerusalem and the twelve tribes of Israel.

 

Obverse:

The nominal value "25 Lirot". The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the date "5739-1978"

 

Reverse:

A Hanukka lamp from France. The inscription in Hebrew "A Hanukka lamp from France, the 14th century".

 

Edge: On the B.U. coin the edge is smooth, the proof, milled.

 

Mint Marks: On the reverse of the B.U. coin, the Star of David, and on the reverse of the proof coin, the letter "mem" on the bottom-rim centre.

Mintage: 36,200 coins.

Metal: Copper-Nickel, 34 mm.

Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.

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