Israel 1959 5 lirot
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This specimen was lot 73840 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $80. The catalog description[1] noted, "ISRAEL. 5 Lirot, 1959. Berne Mint. NGC PROOF-66. A most impressive piece, this wholesome example delivers a somewhat matte nature, with full details and glittering appeal." Rapid inflation destroyed the value of the 1949 series and the coinage was reformed in 1960 to 100 agorot = one lira. This type did not circulate and was extensively saved.
Recorded mintage: 27,016 plus 4,712 proofs.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 34 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-23.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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