Redemption of First-Born Son Pidyon Haben Proof Coin Silver 900 Israel 1974

excellent condition, comes with original case and certificate as shown in the pictures.

Redemption of the First-Born Son Pidyon Haben Coin 5734-1974

The fifth in the series of Pidyon Haben coins was issued in 1974 and was discontinued prior to the 1975 issue.

On the upper right the numeral " 10" followed by the Hebrew word "Lirot', and underneath the Hebrew word "Israel". Below, the emblem of the State. Around the left rim the date "1974" and its Hebrew equivalent "5734". Around the right rim, the word "Israel" in English and Arabic.

On the left, in an incuse elipse, the Biblical quotation from Exodus 34:20, "All the first born sons thou shalt redeem". Surrounding the inscription are five silver shekalim struck in Jerusalem in the period of the war of the Jews against Rome (66-70 CE). Clockwise from left to right, the two sides of the shekel from 68 CE, on the back a branch with three pomegranates, around the inscription "Jerusalem the Holy City". On the face of the shekel appears a chalice and the inscription "Israeli Shekel" and above the chalice the date - "the Year Three".

The sides of the shekel from 66 CE, on the face the inscription "Israeli Shekel" and above the cup the inscription "the Year One".

On the back there appear pomegranates and the inscription "Jerusalem the Holy City".

On the face of the shekel from 67 CE the inscription "Israeli Shekel" and above the chalice cup the inscription "the Year Two".

On the right rim of the 1974 issue the stylized Hebrew inscription "Pidyon Haben Coin".

The B.U. has a smooth edge. The proof coin has a milled edge.

On the obverse of the B.U. coin, the Star of David and on the obverse of the proof coin, the letter "mem", on the left rim between the dates.

Rothschild and Lippman ("Roli").

The Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem.