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AR8Jason (Kevin) or anyone else, I found this Israel coin in a box of coins I have.
Can you identify and date it for me please.
16.03 mm diameter
I have no idea how or when I got it. Never been to Israel.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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Thanks BELLIN68 for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks Rob for the information.
Dave
Rob,
I think you copied the wrong one. according to photo of coin it should be this one.
Thanks for the link.
Dave
Diameter: 16 mm.
Weight: 2.1 gr.
Edge: Milled.
Obverse: Three pomegranates; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Origin of motif: Coin minted during the war of the Jews against Rome (66 - 70 C.E.).
Reverse: The denomination "10 New Agorot" and the date in Hebrew.
Alloy: Copper 92%, nickel 8%.
Design:? Currency Supply Unit, Bank of Israel.?
Date of issue: February 24, 1980.
Ceased to be legal tender:? February 28, 1985.?
Thanks musikchoo & ttomtucker for the appreciation.
Dave