Israel - 25 Lirot 1978 - NGC PF 63 - Hanukka Lamp from France

Israel - 25 Lirot 1978 - NGC PF 63 - Hanukka Lamp from France Hanukka Coin, 5739-1978 The thirteenth in the series of Hanukka coins depicts a Hanukka lamp from France from the collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. It was made by a Jewish silversmith in the 14th century. The design on the triangular back panel is somewhat reminiscent of the facade of a gothic cathedral, with twelve gates, apparently symbolic of the gates of the Temple of Jerusalem and the twelve tribes of Israel. Obverse: The face value "25 Lirot" in Hebrew. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year "5739-1978" Reverse: A Hanukka lamp from France. The inscription in Hebrew "A Hanukka lamp from France, 14th century".