Israel - 10 New Sheqalim 1996 - Miriam and the Women - Biblical Art Series - KM# 296 - Gold 900, 17.28g (15.55g ...

Israel - 10 New Sheqalim 1996 - Miriam and the Women - Biblical Art Series - KM# 296 - Gold 900, 17.28g (15.55g pure gold, 0.5 oz) - Proof A reduced buyer’s premium of only 10% + VAT on the premium applies to this item. A gold coin issued as the third release in the Biblical Art Series, devoted to artistic interpretations of biblical subjects. Its design is based on an illustration from the Golden Haggadah, produced in Barcelona around 1320 and regarded as one of the earliest and most magnificent Spanish Haggadot. The scene depicts Miriam the Prophetess leading the women of Israel in song, music and dance following the crossing of the Red Sea. Obverse: The denomination 10 New Sheqalim appears in Hebrew and English, alongside the State Emblem and the name Israel in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The date 5757/1996, the Hebrew letter Mem mintmark and an ornamental motif from the Golden Haggadah appear below. The surrounding inscription reads MIRIAM AND THE WOMEN - GOLDEN HAGGADAH BARCELONA C. 1320. Reverse: Miriam and the women of Israel are shown singing and playing tambourines. Miriam holds a decorated tambourine, while the surrounding women carry additional musical instruments, illustrating the biblical account of their song and dance after crossing the Red Sea. Designed by Oswald Adler and Gideon Keich. Struck in .900 gold, weighing 17.28 grams and containing approximately 15.55 grams of pure gold, equivalent to 0.5 ounces. Diameter 30 mm. Proof quality, Hebrew Mem mintmark and a maximum mintage of 855 coins. KM# 296.