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Israel – Lot of 4 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins, Denomination ½ New Sheqel – “Jericho”, “Caesarea”, “Jaffa Port” and “Sea of Galilee”, 1988–1990, Total Weight: 28.8 g - Israel – Lot of 4 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins, Denomination ½ New Sheqel – “Jericho”, “Caesarea”, “Jaffa Port” and “Sea of Galilee”, 1988–1990, Total Weight: 28.8 g Country: Israel Type: Commemorative Coins Series: Sites in the Holy Land Denomination: ½ New Sheqel each Metal: Silver .850 Weight: 7.2 g each Total Weight: 28.8 g Diameter: 23 mm each Shape: 12-sided Mint Mark: Star of David Quality: BU 1. “Jericho” – ½ New Sheqel, 1988 Denomination: ½ New Sheqel Year: 1988 Series: Sites in the Holy Land Metal: Silver .850 Weight: 7.2 g Diameter: 23 mm Shape: 12-sided Mint Mark: Star of David Quality: BU Mint: Paris, France Mintage: Only 7,590 coins Obverse: The denomination “½ New Sheqel” in Hebrew and English, the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic, and the issue date 5748 / 1987. Reverse: A design dedicated to the city of Jericho, one of the oldest and most famous cities in the Land of Israel, accompanied by the inscription “יריחו / JERICHO” in Hebrew and English. 2. “Caesarea” – ½ New Sheqel, 1989 Denomination: ½ New Sheqel Year: 1989 Series: Sites in the Holy Land Metal: Silver .850 Weight: 7.2 g Diameter: 23 mm Shape: 12-sided Mint Mark: Star of David Quality: BU Mint: Paris, France Mintage: Only 5,865 coins Obverse: The denomination “½ New Sheqel” in Hebrew and English, the State Emblem of Israel to the left of the denomination, the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic, and the issue date 5749 / 1988. The Star of David mint mark also appears. Reverse: A design dedicated to the ancient city of Caesarea, one of Israel’s most important archaeological sites, which was extensively developed during the reign of King Herod. The inscription “קיסריה / CAESAREA” appears in Hebrew and English. 3. “Jaffa Port” – ½ New Sheqel, 1990 Denomination: ½ New Sheqel Year: 1990 Series: Sites in the Holy Land Metal: Silver .850 Weight: 7.2 g Diameter: 23 mm Shape: 12-sided Mint Mark: Star of David Quality: BU Mint: Stuttgart, Germany Mintage: Only 4,940 coins Obverse: The denomination “½ New Sheqel” in Hebrew and English, the State Emblem of Israel to the left of the denomination, the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic, and the issue date 5750 / 1989. The Star of David mint mark also appears. Reverse: A silhouette of Jaffa Port as viewed from the sea, featuring the lighthouse with rays of light, a sailing boat and the characteristic buildings of Jaffa. The inscription “יפו / JAFFA” appears at the top in Hebrew and English. 4. “Sea of Galilee” – ½ New Sheqel, 1990 Denomination: ½ New Sheqel Year: 1990 Series: Sites in the Holy Land Metal: Silver .850 Weight: 7.2 g Diameter: 23 mm Shape: 12-sided Mint Mark: Star of David Quality: BU Mint: Stuttgart, Germany Mintage: Only 4,346 coins Obverse: The denomination “½ New Sheqel” in Hebrew and English, the State Emblem of Israel to the left of the denomination, the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic, and the issue date 5751 / 1990. The Star of David mint mark also appears. Reverse: An aerial view of the Sea of Galilee combined with archaeological finds from the surrounding region: an ancient coin of the city of Tiberias from the 2nd century CE, part of the zodiac mosaic from the ancient synagogue at Hamat Tiberias, a stone relief from Capernaum and part of a mosaic from Kursi. The inscription “הכנרת / SEA OF GALILEE” appears on the coin. Condition: AU/UNC *Display stand not included – For illustration purposes only