Israel - Lot of 16 Commemorative Coins, 1 Lira and 1/2 Lira, 1958-1961, Hanukkah and Half Shekel, Copper-Nickel

Israel - Lot of 16 Commemorative Coins, 1 Lira and 1/2 Lira, 1958-1961, Hanukkah and Half Shekel, Copper-Nickel A lot of 16 Israeli commemorative coins, comprising four groups of four coins each. The designs relate to Hanukkah, ancient numismatic motifs and the traditional Half Shekel. 4 x 1 Israeli Lira "Torah Or" Hanukkah coins, 5719 - 1958. The design features a menorah inspired by a coin of Mattathias Antigonus, the last Hasmonean king, accompanied by two eight-rayed stars. Obverse: "1 Israeli Lira" "Israel 5719" "1958" Reverse: Menorah between two stars with the Hebrew inscription: "Torah Or" 4 x 1/2 Israeli Lira "Half Shekel" coins, featuring an elephant carrying a structure on its back. The Half Shekel commemorative series refers to the ancient Jewish tradition of the half-shekel contribution. Obverse: "Half Israeli Lira" "Israel" Reverse: Elephant carrying a structure on its back, based on an ancient coin motif. 4 x 1 Israeli Lira coins, 5722 - 1961, with torch design. Obverse: "1 Israeli Lira" "5722 · 1961" "Israel" Reverse: Hanukkah design with menorah, two stars and the Hebrew inscription: "Torah Or" 4 x 1 Israeli Lira coins, 5722 - 1961, with torch and elephant designs. Obverse: "1 Israeli Lira" "5722 · 1961" "Israel" Reverse: Elephant carrying a structure on its back, based on an ancient coin motif. The coins are struck in copper-nickel and are presented in attractive condition, with noticeable mint luster on several examples and light storage or handling marks consistent with age.