So Thy Seed Shall Be
Silver 925, Proof, 38.7 mm, 28.8 gr
SKU
21222380
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Specifications
Issuing Year | 1999 |
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Material | Silver |
Fineness | 925 |
Quality | Proof |
Weight | 28.8 gr |
Diameter | 38.7 mm |
Face Value | 2 NIS |
Max Mintage | 5843 |
Mint Mark | Mem ("מ") |
Design | Ed Van Avin, Eitan Alon |
"SO YOUR SEED SHALL BE" 1999/5759
ABRAHAM LOOKING AT THE STARS
5th in the BIBLICAL ART COIN Series
" . . . Look now toward heaven and count the stars, if thou be able to count them . . . 'So shall thy seed be.' " Genesis 15:5
The coin reunites us with Abraham, the First of our Forefathers, and the roots of the Jewish People. Strongly opposed to idol worship, Abraham brought the belief in one G-d to the entire world (Monotheism). In his old age he was promised not only to be blessed with the birth of a son, but also that his seed would become a great and mighty nation, as vast as the heavenly stars above. The coin depicts Abraham looking towards the heavens – beyond the stars. The artist captures the exalted moment in minimalist design, expressing the glory and holiness of the Divine Promise.
Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, seven stars, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, the mint year and biblical inscription "SO SHALL THY SEED BE - GEN. 15:5" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse: Abraham looking at the stars, as if reflecting on G-d's promise that his seed will become innumerable as the stars above.
Edge: Silver Prooflike Coin – Smooth, Silver Proof and Gold Coin – Milled
Mint Marks: Silver Prooflike Coin – Star of David, Silver Proof and Gold Coin – Hebrew letter "Mem"
Designer: Reverse Design: Ed van Ivan, Obverse Design: Eitan Alon
Plaster Reliefs: Royal Canadian Mint
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Issue Name: So Thy Seed Shall Be
Series Name: Biblical Art
Catalog SKU | Condition | Diameter | Face Value | Issue Price | Material | Mint Mark | Quantity | Weight |
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21222300 | 30 mm | 1 NIS | 94 NIS | Silver 925, Prooflike | Star of David | 2146 | 14.4 gr | |
21222380 | 38.7 mm | 2 NIS | 158 NIS | Silver 925, Proof | Mem ("מ") | 5843 | 28.8 gr | |
31222300 | 30 mm | 10 NIS | 1592 NIS | Gold 900, Proof | mem | 687 | 17.28 g |