Lot #758 Unbelievable Hoard of 100 Uncirculated 1962 Half Lira Purim Commemorative Coins

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Unbelievable Hoard of 100 Uncirculated 1962 Half Lira Purim Commemorative Coins. Some toned. This amazing hoard represents 0.5% of the total mintage of 19,928! The design features ia Half Shekel minted in the third year of the First Revolt 68/9 CE. This is a commemorative coin, celebrating the holiday of Purim, because it is customary at minchah (the afternoon prayers) on the thirteenth of Adar to give three halves of the coins which serve as the local currency. According to the internet, these are currently valued at $7 - $15 each. Estimated Value $300 - UP Holyland Sale of the Century.

Categories: Israel - The Holyland Sale of the Century