Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
1. Small plate. Signed, signed: Palestine. Diameter: 13 cm. Damages to edges.
2. Small box with lid. Signed, signed: Palestine (damaged stamps). Height: 8.5 cm, diameter: 11 cm.
3. Small jar. Not signed. Height: 12.5 cm. Damages to base and to rim.
2. Small box with lid. Signed, signed: Palestine (damaged stamps). Height: 8.5 cm, diameter: 11 cm.
3. Small jar. Not signed. Height: 12.5 cm. Damages to base and to rim.
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Israeliana
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
Ceramic plate, painted and glazed. Eva Samuel, 1947. Marked: "Rishon LeZion" and the "Kad VaSefel" ceramic workshop (blurred stamps).
Colorful picture of construction workers on scaffolds involved in various building activities. On the upper right side: "Architect Richard Kaufmann". On the reverse appears a dedication (in German) "For Richard Kaufmann in honor of his 60th birthday, from Eva Samuel".
In 1947, in honor of Richard Kaufman's 60th birthday, an exhibition of his works was exhibited in the "Bezalel Museum" – "From Planning to Realization".
Diameter: 28 cm, poor condition, broken and fixed, with pin holes and a hook for hanging.
Colorful picture of construction workers on scaffolds involved in various building activities. On the upper right side: "Architect Richard Kaufmann". On the reverse appears a dedication (in German) "For Richard Kaufmann in honor of his 60th birthday, from Eva Samuel".
In 1947, in honor of Richard Kaufman's 60th birthday, an exhibition of his works was exhibited in the "Bezalel Museum" – "From Planning to Realization".
Diameter: 28 cm, poor condition, broken and fixed, with pin holes and a hook for hanging.
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Israeliana
Catalogue
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
A statuette portraying the figure of "Srulik", sitting. Israel, 1950s.
Painted and glazed clay. Signed on the base: "Lapid Made in Israel".
Height: 16.5 cm, max. width: 15.5 cm. Very good condition.
Painted and glazed clay. Signed on the base: "Lapid Made in Israel".
Height: 16.5 cm, max. width: 15.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Israeliana
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!["Tenuvat HaAretz", four painted ceramic tiles. [Israel, late 1950s / early 1960s]. Unknown artist.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $1,800
Unsold
"Tenuvat HaAretz", four painted ceramic tiles. [Israel, late 1950s / early 1960s]. Unknown artist.
Four painted ceramic tiles, on a wooden board. Signed: Handmade in Israel (on the wooden frame).
Fine colorful illustrations portraying two women workers in a beautiful field, one holding a basket with oranges and the other a pickaxe. Mountains, trees and houses with red roofs are seen in the background. The inscription "Tenuvat HaAretz" appears on the lower part.
Illustrations on the tiles were inspired by illustrations on banknotes issued by the Bank of Israel, designed by Shamir Brothers and Jacob Zim. The woman's figure on the left bears resemblance to the soldier seen on the half a Lira banknote, while the woman on the right stands in almost the same position as the worker appearing on the five Lirot banknote (hammer on her left shoulder while the worker holds it on his right shoulder. They face different directions); her face and hat resemble those of the pioneer appearing on the fifty Lirot banknote.
Four tiles: 19X19 cm each. Mounted on a wooden board, with wooden frame (not examined out of frame). The board (including the frame): 42X40.5 cm. Good condition.
Four painted ceramic tiles, on a wooden board. Signed: Handmade in Israel (on the wooden frame).
Fine colorful illustrations portraying two women workers in a beautiful field, one holding a basket with oranges and the other a pickaxe. Mountains, trees and houses with red roofs are seen in the background. The inscription "Tenuvat HaAretz" appears on the lower part.
Illustrations on the tiles were inspired by illustrations on banknotes issued by the Bank of Israel, designed by Shamir Brothers and Jacob Zim. The woman's figure on the left bears resemblance to the soldier seen on the half a Lira banknote, while the woman on the right stands in almost the same position as the worker appearing on the five Lirot banknote (hammer on her left shoulder while the worker holds it on his right shoulder. They face different directions); her face and hat resemble those of the pioneer appearing on the fifty Lirot banknote.
Four tiles: 19X19 cm each. Mounted on a wooden board, with wooden frame (not examined out of frame). The board (including the frame): 42X40.5 cm. Good condition.
Category
Israeliana
Catalogue
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $4,500
Unsold
Five plates – sketches for Half Israeli Lira - banknote with the image of a Nahal (pioneer fighting youth)-woman soldier:
1. Two original illustrations, sketches for the NAHAL woman-soldier. Gouache on paper.
• Illustration which was rejected in which the woman-soldier holds in her hand a sickle and a sheaf of wheat. Shamir Brothers Studio ink-stamp. 13X15 cm.
• Illustration on which the final design was based, portraying the woman-soldier holding a basket with oranges, on the background of fields. 16.5X15 cm.
2. Eleven preparatory photos for the figure of the woman-soldier. Two photos 11.5X15.5 cm and nine • photos 5.5X5.5 cm.
3. Design proposals (photos), of various stages of the banknote’s design.
• Original design of Shamir Brothers which won the banknotes series design competition. On the obverse appears the figure of a farmer sowing seeds and on the reverse – a roaring lion on an ancient Hebrew seal found in Megiddo (image which also appeared on the final version of the banknotes – reverse of 5 Lira note).
• Second design version, prepared according the advisory committee request, where the farmer’s figure was replaced by the woman-soldier.
• Third draft of the obverse – approved by the committee. On the reverse appear signatures of committee members. Final draft for printing. In previous drafts the value was five hundred Pruta. Here the value was changed to Half a Lira.
• A printed banknote in its final version.
4. Three photos of pencil-sketches – instructions for printers. The value was later changed to Half a Lira. One photo 13X17 cm, two photos: 11X19 cm.
5. Seven photos of drafts of the banknote’s reverse. Amongst them two photos of pencil-sketches.
In all, except for one, appears the roaring lion (of the Megiddo seal). 7X13 cm to 18X11.5 cm.
“The original decision was that the four figures would be male. Once the proposal of the Shamir Brothers was approved, committee members realized that there was no representation of women nor the army among the figures symbolizing the national ethos. The solution was intended to ‘kill two birds with one stone’: The theme of agriculture was incorporated into that of the army through the Nahal, with the female figure providing a solution to the representation of women. In addition, the woman-soldier’s image on the note emphasized the status of the woman as an equal partner in the Zionist enterprise”.
Overall good condition. Most sketches are detached from boards; glue marks. Labels printed in English are pasted to four boards, annotating the sketches.
1. Two original illustrations, sketches for the NAHAL woman-soldier. Gouache on paper.
• Illustration which was rejected in which the woman-soldier holds in her hand a sickle and a sheaf of wheat. Shamir Brothers Studio ink-stamp. 13X15 cm.
• Illustration on which the final design was based, portraying the woman-soldier holding a basket with oranges, on the background of fields. 16.5X15 cm.
2. Eleven preparatory photos for the figure of the woman-soldier. Two photos 11.5X15.5 cm and nine • photos 5.5X5.5 cm.
3. Design proposals (photos), of various stages of the banknote’s design.
• Original design of Shamir Brothers which won the banknotes series design competition. On the obverse appears the figure of a farmer sowing seeds and on the reverse – a roaring lion on an ancient Hebrew seal found in Megiddo (image which also appeared on the final version of the banknotes – reverse of 5 Lira note).
• Second design version, prepared according the advisory committee request, where the farmer’s figure was replaced by the woman-soldier.
• Third draft of the obverse – approved by the committee. On the reverse appear signatures of committee members. Final draft for printing. In previous drafts the value was five hundred Pruta. Here the value was changed to Half a Lira.
• A printed banknote in its final version.
4. Three photos of pencil-sketches – instructions for printers. The value was later changed to Half a Lira. One photo 13X17 cm, two photos: 11X19 cm.
5. Seven photos of drafts of the banknote’s reverse. Amongst them two photos of pencil-sketches.
In all, except for one, appears the roaring lion (of the Megiddo seal). 7X13 cm to 18X11.5 cm.
“The original decision was that the four figures would be male. Once the proposal of the Shamir Brothers was approved, committee members realized that there was no representation of women nor the army among the figures symbolizing the national ethos. The solution was intended to ‘kill two birds with one stone’: The theme of agriculture was incorporated into that of the army through the Nahal, with the female figure providing a solution to the representation of women. In addition, the woman-soldier’s image on the note emphasized the status of the woman as an equal partner in the Zionist enterprise”.
Overall good condition. Most sketches are detached from boards; glue marks. Labels printed in English are pasted to four boards, annotating the sketches.
Category
Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
Catalogue
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $4,500
Unsold
Five plates – sketches for a banknote of One Israeli Lira, with figure of a fisherman:
1. Original illustration (watercolor and ink on paper attached to cardboard), of the "face" of the banknote. The illustration portrays a fisherman holding an anchor. The design was created for a Five Lira banknote; later the denomination was changed to One Lira. 34X25 cm.
2. Two sketches (photos), the "face" of the banknote, created according to the illustration. Denomination is also Five Lira. 26X15 cm; 13.5X7.5 cm.
3. • Sketch of the fisherman figure (photo). 20.5X15.5cm. • Design proposal (photo), the “face” of the banknote. 13.5X7.5 cm. • Design proposal (photo), the “face” of the banknote. The illustration of the fisherman is identical to the one in the previous proposal but the denomination was changed to One Israeli Lira. Signed on the reverse by the advisory committee members. 13X7.5 cm. Designproposal (photo) for the banknote reverse. 13.5X7.5 cm.
4. Five photos of illustrations – sketches for the fisherman figure. 5X5.5 cm to 20.5X15.5 cm.
5. • Five preparatory photos for the fisherman figure. 4.5X5 cm. • Photo of an illustration - sketch for the fisherman figure, according to photos. 21.5X16 cm. Final draft of the banknote. 13.5X7.5 cm. • Printed banknote in its final version. 13.5X7.5 cm.
Overall good condition. Foxing marks, glue marks. Some sketches are detached from boards.
1. Original illustration (watercolor and ink on paper attached to cardboard), of the "face" of the banknote. The illustration portrays a fisherman holding an anchor. The design was created for a Five Lira banknote; later the denomination was changed to One Lira. 34X25 cm.
2. Two sketches (photos), the "face" of the banknote, created according to the illustration. Denomination is also Five Lira. 26X15 cm; 13.5X7.5 cm.
3. • Sketch of the fisherman figure (photo). 20.5X15.5cm. • Design proposal (photo), the “face” of the banknote. 13.5X7.5 cm. • Design proposal (photo), the “face” of the banknote. The illustration of the fisherman is identical to the one in the previous proposal but the denomination was changed to One Israeli Lira. Signed on the reverse by the advisory committee members. 13X7.5 cm. Designproposal (photo) for the banknote reverse. 13.5X7.5 cm.
4. Five photos of illustrations – sketches for the fisherman figure. 5X5.5 cm to 20.5X15.5 cm.
5. • Five preparatory photos for the fisherman figure. 4.5X5 cm. • Photo of an illustration - sketch for the fisherman figure, according to photos. 21.5X16 cm. Final draft of the banknote. 13.5X7.5 cm. • Printed banknote in its final version. 13.5X7.5 cm.
Overall good condition. Foxing marks, glue marks. Some sketches are detached from boards.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
Catalogue
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
Three plates – sketches for Five Israeli Lirot banknote, with a figure of a laborer:
1. • Original sketch - early sketch for the banknote obverse. Gouache and pasting on heavy paper. First version of the laborer's figure, prior to the realistic drawing according to photos. 27X15 cm, in passe-partout. • Two photos - drafts of the obverse (according to illustration) 14X8 cm, 7.5X13.5 cm.
2. • Preparatory photo for the laborer's figure. 12X14 cm. • Original illustration (gouache on paper) created according to the photo. 13X14 cm. • Photo of an additional illustration created according to the photo. 13X14 cm. • Photo of a pencil-sketch for printing the obverse and photo of the banknote's draft. 8X14 cm. In all the above – the laborer's figure is different from the figure that finally appeared on the banknote.
3. • Two preparatory photos for the laborer's figure (different model). 8X11 cm, 7.5X11 cm. • Photo of an illustration of the laborer's figure. 8X7.5 cm. • Sketch for banknote's obverse. Pencil on semi-transparent paper. 12X18 cm. • Photo of banknote's obverse draft. 14X8 cm. • Final version of printed banknote. 14X8 cm. Final illustration of the laborer's figure is a combination of the two models (the cap and the body of the first model and the face of the second model).
"In the eyes of some of the committee members, the original photograph of the laborer was reminiscent of a British worker, and in the eyes of others – of a Soviet one. The question of the laborer's identity was eventually determined only after the intervention of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, who thought it inconceivable that all men would be of Ashkenazi origin. Ben-Gurion…proposed that the laborer's image would be that of a Yemenite with side-locks. Eventually it was decided to perpetuate on the note an image of a typical Sephardic (or in current terminology 'Oriental') worker".
Overall good condition. Foxing marks on the two original illustrations (mainly on the second illustration). Some of the sketches are detached from boards.
1. • Original sketch - early sketch for the banknote obverse. Gouache and pasting on heavy paper. First version of the laborer's figure, prior to the realistic drawing according to photos. 27X15 cm, in passe-partout. • Two photos - drafts of the obverse (according to illustration) 14X8 cm, 7.5X13.5 cm.
2. • Preparatory photo for the laborer's figure. 12X14 cm. • Original illustration (gouache on paper) created according to the photo. 13X14 cm. • Photo of an additional illustration created according to the photo. 13X14 cm. • Photo of a pencil-sketch for printing the obverse and photo of the banknote's draft. 8X14 cm. In all the above – the laborer's figure is different from the figure that finally appeared on the banknote.
3. • Two preparatory photos for the laborer's figure (different model). 8X11 cm, 7.5X11 cm. • Photo of an illustration of the laborer's figure. 8X7.5 cm. • Sketch for banknote's obverse. Pencil on semi-transparent paper. 12X18 cm. • Photo of banknote's obverse draft. 14X8 cm. • Final version of printed banknote. 14X8 cm. Final illustration of the laborer's figure is a combination of the two models (the cap and the body of the first model and the face of the second model).
"In the eyes of some of the committee members, the original photograph of the laborer was reminiscent of a British worker, and in the eyes of others – of a Soviet one. The question of the laborer's identity was eventually determined only after the intervention of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, who thought it inconceivable that all men would be of Ashkenazi origin. Ben-Gurion…proposed that the laborer's image would be that of a Yemenite with side-locks. Eventually it was decided to perpetuate on the note an image of a typical Sephardic (or in current terminology 'Oriental') worker".
Overall good condition. Foxing marks on the two original illustrations (mainly on the second illustration). Some of the sketches are detached from boards.
Category
Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
Catalogue
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $4,000
Sold for: $5,750
Including buyer's premium
Four plates – sketches for a Ten Israeli Lirot banknote, with figure of a scientist:
1. • Three design proposals (photos), the "face" of the banknote, portraying a scientist looking into a microscope (illustration different from the final one appearing on the banknote). One of the design proposals is signed on the reverse by the advisory committee members. • Design proposal (photo), the "face" of the banknote, with the final illustration, a more realistic one, which eventually appeared on the banknote. • A printed banknote in its final version. 15X8 cm.
2. • Original illustration of the scientist (Gouache on thick paper) as originally designed by Shamir Brothers. The scientist is seen next to a desk, looking into a microscope and writing in pen on a piece of paper. 16.5X14 cm. • Original illustration (Gouache and pasting on paper) of the banknote’s obverse. 29.5X16 cm, pass par- tout.
3. • Three preparatory photos for the scientist’s figure. Here, unlike the original design by Shamir Brothers, the scientist holds a test tube. 5.5X5.5 cm. Illustration (photo, gouache and pasting on paper) created according to the photos. 24X18 cm. • Sketch for banknote’s obverse. Pencil crayon and pen on semi-transparent paper. 19X12.5 cm.
4. • Design proposal (photo) for One Israeli Lira reverse, with an illustration which was printed on the reverse of a Ten Lirot banknote (section of Isaiah Scroll). 13.5X7.5 cm. • Design proposal (photo) for Ten Lirot banknote reverse, with illustration that appears on the reverse of One Lira banknotes (mosaic floor of ancient synagogue in Isfiya). 14.5X8 cm.
• Two sketches for banknote reverse (attached). Pencil crayon, pencil and pen on semi-transparent paper. 16X11 cm, 17X19 cm. • Final draft of banknote’s reverse.
Foxing marks, glue marks. Some of the sketches are detached from boards.
1. • Three design proposals (photos), the "face" of the banknote, portraying a scientist looking into a microscope (illustration different from the final one appearing on the banknote). One of the design proposals is signed on the reverse by the advisory committee members. • Design proposal (photo), the "face" of the banknote, with the final illustration, a more realistic one, which eventually appeared on the banknote. • A printed banknote in its final version. 15X8 cm.
2. • Original illustration of the scientist (Gouache on thick paper) as originally designed by Shamir Brothers. The scientist is seen next to a desk, looking into a microscope and writing in pen on a piece of paper. 16.5X14 cm. • Original illustration (Gouache and pasting on paper) of the banknote’s obverse. 29.5X16 cm, pass par- tout.
3. • Three preparatory photos for the scientist’s figure. Here, unlike the original design by Shamir Brothers, the scientist holds a test tube. 5.5X5.5 cm. Illustration (photo, gouache and pasting on paper) created according to the photos. 24X18 cm. • Sketch for banknote’s obverse. Pencil crayon and pen on semi-transparent paper. 19X12.5 cm.
4. • Design proposal (photo) for One Israeli Lira reverse, with an illustration which was printed on the reverse of a Ten Lirot banknote (section of Isaiah Scroll). 13.5X7.5 cm. • Design proposal (photo) for Ten Lirot banknote reverse, with illustration that appears on the reverse of One Lira banknotes (mosaic floor of ancient synagogue in Isfiya). 14.5X8 cm.
• Two sketches for banknote reverse (attached). Pencil crayon, pencil and pen on semi-transparent paper. 16X11 cm, 17X19 cm. • Final draft of banknote’s reverse.
Foxing marks, glue marks. Some of the sketches are detached from boards.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,000
Including buyer's premium
Four plates – sketches for a banknote of Fifty Israeli Lirot, with figures of pioneers – a man and a woman:
1. Nine preparatory photos for figures of pioneers. 5X4 cm to 11.5X9 cm.
2. • Sketch for the figures of the pioneers (photo). 21X16.5 cm. • Two sketches for watermarks – faces of the pioneers (photo and Gouache). 9.5X7.5 cm, 9X8 cm.
3. Three sketches for watermarks, "face" of banknote (photos). 17X7 cm to 19X10 cm.
4. • Final drafts for obverse and reverse of the banknote. 17.5X9 cm. • Printed banknote in its final version. 18X9 cm.
1. Nine preparatory photos for figures of pioneers. 5X4 cm to 11.5X9 cm.
2. • Sketch for the figures of the pioneers (photo). 21X16.5 cm. • Two sketches for watermarks – faces of the pioneers (photo and Gouache). 9.5X7.5 cm, 9X8 cm.
3. Three sketches for watermarks, "face" of banknote (photos). 17X7 cm to 19X10 cm.
4. • Final drafts for obverse and reverse of the banknote. 17.5X9 cm. • Printed banknote in its final version. 18X9 cm.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $3,250
Including buyer's premium
About 520 payment means, food-coupons and tickets.
•Tickets of transport companies "Carmel station bus", "HaMa'avir", Ichud-Regev", "Mishmar HaMifratz", "HaMekasher", "Eged", "Dan", "Atid", taxi service "HaSharon". • Two tickets "Good for one Rotl of Flour", "Water distribution by the Hilfskomision" in Vienna, 1915. • Ticket issued by Jamal Pasha Wheat warehouse. • Ticket "Good for one piece of regular sugar", which was used as money in the "Neturei Karta" community trying to ban "Zionist"currency. • Money substitutes of Jerusalemite grocery stores. • Food coupons on behalf of "Hevrat Yad LeAchim shel HaEdah HaSefaradit", "Va'ad HaKlali Kneset Israel", etc. • Entrance tickets to the cinema – "Ophir" cinema, "Rina" cinema, "Eden" cinema. Tickets "Trumat Grush LeNefesh" of JNF; stamps and labels of JNF, including label in honor of Day of Independence."Entrance ticket to the stadium, Levant Fair, 1934. Payment means for internal use issued by Kibbutzim: Ma'ayan Zvi, Yakum,Yiftach, Yasur, Dorot. Alonim, Degania B' and other.
Sizes and conditions vary.
•Tickets of transport companies "Carmel station bus", "HaMa'avir", Ichud-Regev", "Mishmar HaMifratz", "HaMekasher", "Eged", "Dan", "Atid", taxi service "HaSharon". • Two tickets "Good for one Rotl of Flour", "Water distribution by the Hilfskomision" in Vienna, 1915. • Ticket issued by Jamal Pasha Wheat warehouse. • Ticket "Good for one piece of regular sugar", which was used as money in the "Neturei Karta" community trying to ban "Zionist"currency. • Money substitutes of Jerusalemite grocery stores. • Food coupons on behalf of "Hevrat Yad LeAchim shel HaEdah HaSefaradit", "Va'ad HaKlali Kneset Israel", etc. • Entrance tickets to the cinema – "Ophir" cinema, "Rina" cinema, "Eden" cinema. Tickets "Trumat Grush LeNefesh" of JNF; stamps and labels of JNF, including label in honor of Day of Independence."Entrance ticket to the stadium, Levant Fair, 1934. Payment means for internal use issued by Kibbutzim: Ma'ayan Zvi, Yakum,Yiftach, Yasur, Dorot. Alonim, Degania B' and other.
Sizes and conditions vary.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
1948 25 Mils.
First coin of the State of Israel.
NGC MS62, UNC.
First coin of the State of Israel.
NGC MS62, UNC.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
First official coins series of Israel. A set issued by Bank Leumi, 1952-1954.
Nine coins: 1,5,10,25,50,100,250 (two coins) and 500 Pruta and a coin in the value of 25 Mils, 1949. The 250 and 500 Pruta coins are made of silver. The coins are contained in a blue plastic package with a transparent Perspex plaque with the inscription "State of Israel 1949-1950" [Hebrew] and the State's emblem.
This set of coins was issued by Bank Leumi in the years 1952-1954 for distribution amongst visitors, tourists and collectors. 300 such series are known, with somewhat different versions of the inscription on the plaque.
Size of plastic package: 10.5X17 cm. Condition: UNC.
Nine coins: 1,5,10,25,50,100,250 (two coins) and 500 Pruta and a coin in the value of 25 Mils, 1949. The 250 and 500 Pruta coins are made of silver. The coins are contained in a blue plastic package with a transparent Perspex plaque with the inscription "State of Israel 1949-1950" [Hebrew] and the State's emblem.
This set of coins was issued by Bank Leumi in the years 1952-1954 for distribution amongst visitors, tourists and collectors. 300 such series are known, with somewhat different versions of the inscription on the plaque.
Size of plastic package: 10.5X17 cm. Condition: UNC.
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Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
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