Israel - 10 Pruta 1949 - With Pearl - KM# 11 - NGC MS 64 RD

Israel - 10 Pruta 1949 - With Pearl - KM# 11 - NGC MS 64 RD A variety of the 1949 Israeli 10 Pruta coin from the first official coin series of the State of Israel, commonly referred to by collectors as the “With Pearl” variety, due to the rounded raised dot appearing at the lower part of the oval on the denomination side, beneath the date. The present example is graded MS 64 RD by NGC - a high-grade example with Red designation, indicating impressive preservation of the coin’s original reddish copper color. The coin displays strong original luster, sharp details and attractive overall eye appeal. The pruta coins entered circulation in 1949 as part of the first official coinage series issued by the State of Israel following independence. Obverse: Stylized jug design with the inscription “Israel” in Hebrew and Arabic. Reverse: Denomination “10 Pruta” within a wreath of stylized olive branches. The first Israeli pruta coins were struck in 1949 as part of the first official coinage series issued by the State of Israel after independence.