Israel - Pair of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim 1994 "Binding of Isaac" Coins - Silver 925, total 43.2g (39.96g pure silver ...

Israel - Pair of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim 1994 "Binding of Isaac" Coins - Silver 925, total 43.2g (39.96g pure silver, 1.28 oz) Biblical Art Coin Series, 1994 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 biblical themes and famous artworks by renowned artists. 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) "Binding of Isaac" was the first issue in the Biblical Art series. Rembrandt van Rijn, in his celebrated 1634 masterpiece, portrayed the dramatic moment when Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac and is stopped at the last second by the angel of God. Obverse: Denomination in Hebrew and English, date "1994", the State emblem and an illustration of the altar. Along the rim appears the inscription: "Binding of Isaac - Rembrandt - Amsterdam 1634". Reverse: Rembrandt’s famous artwork "The Binding of Isaac".