Rare Historical Israeli Coin Lot - The Original "Old Sheqel" (1980-1985)

This lot features nine (9) authentic 1/2 Sheqel coins from Israel's high-inflation era of the early 1980s. These coins were officially demonetized in 1985, making them a significant piece of Israel's economic and numismatic history.

The design is iconic, featuring the Roaring Lion from the 8th-century BCE seal of "Shema, servant of Jeroboam," discovered at Megiddo.

Item Details:

• Currency: Old Israeli Sheqel (IS)

• Denomination: 1/2 Sheqel (Half Sheqel)

• Era: Issued between 1980 and 1985

• Quantity: 9 Coins

• Historical Significance: These coins represent a unique period in Israeli history before the transition to the "New Sheqel."

• Design: Obverse shows the ancient Lion of Judah/Megiddo seal. Reverse shows the denomination and Hebrew date.