Israel - Pair of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim 1995 "Solomon's Judgement" Coins - Silver 925, total 43.2g (39.96g pure ...

Israel - Pair of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim 1995 "Solomon's Judgement" Coins - Silver 925, total 43.2g (39.96g pure silver, 1.28 oz) Biblical Art Coin Series, 1995 Pair of official Israeli silver coins from the "Biblical Art" series, issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation. The series is dedicated to famous artworks inspired by biblical themes. The group includes: 1 New Sheqel coin - .925 silver, weight 14.4g 2 New Sheqalim coin - .925 silver, weight 28.8g Total gross weight: 43.2g Total pure silver weight: 39.96g (1.28 troy oz pure silver) "Solomon's Judgement" was the second issue in the Biblical Art series. The design is based on an illustration from the "Sefer Michlol" manuscript by Rabbi David Kimhi (Radak), France, circa 1280, depicting the famous biblical scene of the two women and the infant before King Solomon. Obverse: Denomination in Hebrew and English, the date "1995", the State emblem and a crown. Around the rim appears the inscription: "Solomon's Judgement - Miscellany - France C.1280". Reverse: A 13th century French artwork depicting the scene of "Solomon's Judgement".