1961 Israel lira, Hanukka - Maccabbean hero, GEM proof, mint: 9,324, KM-34 (IL6)

Description: KM-34, 1961 Israel lira, Utrecht (Netherlands) mint; copper-nickel, plain edge; early Hanukkah commemorative coinage celebrating the Maccabean Hero. Here is the description from the Sheqel publication: The1961/5722 Hanukka coin is dedicated to the courage of the Maccabees in their struggle for freedom against the Seleucids. The central motif of the coin's obverse is the battle between the Maccabees and Lycias, the Seleucid commander in 162 BC (I Maccabees 1:42-46). In this battle Elazar Horan, brother of Judah the Maccabee, gave up his life in solitary combat against the royal elephant. Elazar drove his sword in the underbelly of the elephant, which in falling crushed him. The battle ended with the defeat of the Seleucids. This battle scene is depicted on the coin's obverse within an incused pentagon, showing a war elephant bearing a turret and Greek soldiers equipped for battle. The elephant is being stabbed by Elazar. The reverse of the coin shows a burning torch. The Proof coin has a small 'Mem' mintmark on its obverse, between the bottom legs of the elephant. Limited mintage 9,324 pieces in proof and many lost or heavily toned because they were not preserved as silver coins were, nice bright surfaces with obverse having some subtle peripheral toning , see high resolution scans to estimate condition yourself and pictures for the overall look and feel.Please note if eBay lists at the top of the page that I am away, I will only be able to ship coins once I return, I have to travel quite a bit for work. I always list the date of the return so that you can decide to buy and wait or buy a different coin. Thank you for your understanding.Shipping by US Postal Services in the US is $2.45, overseas $3.35 uninsured, not tracked and not registered. If you win and would like your item to be sent either registered or insured, please contact me before paying. I combine on multiple wins when paid in single transaction - usually it is 35 cents per additional coin for domestic shipping and 70 cents for international, reasonably capped for weight and shipping method, heavier items will be more. You can find some of my coins here http://omnicoin.com/collection/sandy3075Each coin is individually scanned, I do not use stock pictures. I ship in plain white envelops and use bio-degradable materials when possible to limit environmental footprint. No forwarding services please without pre-approval and additional cost for registered shipping, otherwise all orders to the forwarding services will be canceled.Returns are accepted if I send you the wrong item. Always bid on the item that is pictured, description sometimes gets copied from the other coins when I list. Grading or description of the coin condition is subjective and cannot be the reason for return.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Madison, Alabama

End Time: 2025-02-09T04:36:54.000Z

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