NEWP: Israel 10 Prutah (A Dimitri type of coin)

Zohar · January 19, 2015 12:27PM

Upon consultation with MarcMoish about this one, I finally pulled the trigger on this one for my type set. This coin is what I call a "Dimitri type of coin". Finest graded by any of the services with a real eye popping look to it. I have someone neglected my Israel Prutah set yet this was a must, even though cost a significant premium. As the "ancient" collectors can see, the coin depicts an ancient Judean coin design.

KM-11. Obv: Ancient amphora with fluted belly and two scrolled handles in center; "Israel" in Hebrew above, in Arabic below. Rev: Wreath of stylized olive branches; in center, "10 Prutah" in Hebrew. "Pearl" below the link of the wreath. Mintage: 7,500,000. Metal: Bronze. Edge: Plain. Diameter: 27mm. Weight: 6.1 gm. Rim: Pearled

JCMhouston · January 19, 2015 12:36PM

Boy, that really has the right look.

NiceCurrency · January 19, 2015 12:58PM

*puts sunglasses on*

Iosephus · January 19, 2015 1:00PM

Wow, amazing color!

lordmarcovan · January 19, 2015 2:38PM

Israeli coinage usually isn't my cuppa tea, but I do sort of like their early issues. And that's a truly stunning example.

You're also right about "Dimitri style". Most longtime Darksiders here would know exactly what you mean by that.

SYRACUSIAN · January 19, 2015 7:48PM

A great coin and an unbelievable compliment. Thanks.

Hi Rob. Still in the night shift I assume. I have to start logging in earlier to catch up with you.

coinkat · January 19, 2015 8:19PM

nice look.

desslok · January 19, 2015 8:37PM

Nice one!

I hope to post some nice newps of my own soon, but I have to actually buy them first

Zohar · January 19, 2015 8:57PM

<< <i>Israeli coinage usually isn't my cuppa tea, but I do sort of like their early issues. >>

Same here, the Prutah series is the only one I can somehow relate to which is why I have a full set of the 8 year series.

<< <i>I hope to post some nice newps of my own soon, but I have to actually buy them first >>

We patiently await. Take care.

marcmoish · January 20, 2015 11:32PM

yup absolutely fantastic, and downright tantalizing - I love it in our hosts holder too...glad you pulled the trigger!

bidask · January 21, 2015 11:55AM

Great looking coin !

zompels · January 23, 2015 7:32PM

Superb Gem !!!!!!!!!!Fantastic Eye Appeal

marcmoish · January 24, 2015 12:50PM

When you get it in hand take a better look at BN designation - I see more than enuff red for RB but it might be the screen.

Zohar · January 24, 2015 1:35PM

This is how it looks in hand definitely red.

NEWP: Israel 10 Prutah (A Dimitri type of coin)

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