Lion & Menorah Israel 1/2 Sheqel "Seal of Shema" Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Shekel)
Lion & Menorah Israel 1/2 Sheqel "Seal of Shema" Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making (Shekel) Obverse: Roaring Lion. This image comes from the famous archaeological find, the signet-ring "Seal of Shema, Servant of Jeroboam". Above the lion, Menorah flanked by olive branches. Lettering: إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל Translation: Israel Reverse: Coin value, flanked by stars and mint-year. שקל תשמ׳׳א Translation: 1/2 Shekel 5741 (1981) (n.b. --Date here is an example; actual dates on coins vary 1980-1984) Coin's metal is copper/nickel alloy Features Issuer Israel Period State of Israel (1948-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 5740-5745 (1980-1985) Calendar Hebrew Value 1/2 Sheqel (1/2 ILR) Currency Old Shekel (1980-1985) Composition Copper-nickel Weight 3 g Diameter 20 mm Thickness 1.34 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 28 February 1985 Number N# 1721 References KM# 109, Schön# 101 ************ Seal of Shema information: In 1903, i