Israel 2003 10 new sheqalim Fr-85

Goldberg sale 116, part of lot 1258

This specimen was part of lot 1258 in Goldberg sale 116 (Los Angeles, June 2020), which sold for $960. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Israel. Gold 10 New Sheqalim, plus Silver 1 and 2 New Sheqalim, 2003. KM-376-374. Biblical Art. Jacob and Rachel. In presentation case. Lot of 3 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof." This NCLT was accompanied by a two new sheqalim (KM 375) and a silver new sheqel (KM 374).

Recorded mintage: 686 proofs, Utrecht mint.

Specification: 16.96 g, 0.917 fine gold, 30 mm diameter, 0.500 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-85; KM-376.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 115: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2020.

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