Hanukka Lamp from France

Copper-Nickel, Standard BU, 34 mm, 15 gr

SKU
41525344
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Issuing Year 1978
Material Copper-Nickel
Fineness Copper-Nickel
Quality Standard BU
Weight 15 gr
Diameter 34 mm
Face Value 25 IL
Max Mintage 36,200
Mint Mark Unmarked
Design Nathan Karp

Hanukka Lamp from France
Hanukka Coin, 5739-1978


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 face value "25 Lirot" in Hebrew. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year "5739-1978"

Reverse:
A Hanukka lamp from France. The inscription in Hebrew "A Hanukka lamp from France, 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, a Star of David, on the reverse of the proof coin, the Hebrew letter "Mem" centered in the lower border.

Designer:
Nathan Karp.

Mint:
B.U. Coin - Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem.
Proof coin - Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa.

Issue Name: Hanukka Lamp ("Hanukkiya") from France

Series Name: Hanukka Series


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Face Value Issue Price Material Mint Mark Quantity Weight
41525344 34 mm 25 IL 100 IL Copper-Nickel Star of David 36,200 15 gr
41526340 34 mm 25 IL 307 IL Copper-Nickel Mem ("מ") 22,300 15 gr