3173) "Deborah the Prophetess", Israel: Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": 27th Coin in the Series issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023:
27th in the "Biblical Art" Commemorative Coin Series features the story of Deborah the Prophetess:
The Header/Banner shows the Obverses and Reverses of the Gold (10 & 1 NIS) and Silver (2 & 1 NIS) coins against a background representation of Deborah the Prophetess sitting in a date-palm tree-shaded background where Deboral sits.
One of the most remarkable biblical stories is the story of Deborah, who was a judge, a wife and mother, and one of the seven prophetesses who served the people of Israel.
In addition to her spiritual role as prophetess, Deborah also fulfilled a judicial role of judge, creating a historically rare combination of roles, which are usually considered in society as more masculine.
Deborah did not, however, forgo the title of "mother in Israel", which she mentions in her famous poetic song, one of the longest and most impressive songs of praise in the Scriptures, known as the "Song of Deborah".
After the conquest of the Land of Israel by Joshua, only a small number of weak Canaanites remained in the Land, but the leaders of Israel failed to recognise the danger that would result from leaving this enemy within the Land.
As the years went by, the Canaanites multiplied and strengthened.
Twenty years of constant attacks and bitter sufferance for the Israelites followed and it was then that Deborah arose.
With her strategic thinking and firm faith in God, Deborah summoned Barak the son of Avinoam to gather an army of ten thousand and go to war against Sisera, the mighty general of the Canaanite army.
Barak requested that Deborah accompany him to war.
He then led his forces up Mount Tabor, preparing a trap for Sisera. The Canaanite General chased after them, as far as his army's heavy iron chariots would permit, to the Kishon River.
Then came a divine miracle - the strong chariots of Sisera's army sunk into the mud of the Kishon Valley. Barak then descended Mount Tabor with his army and chased after Sisera, who fled for his life.
Sisera was finally killed by Jael the Kenite with a tent peg, after she had put him to sleep with a cup of milk.
After their miraculous victory, the Israelites were able to live in peace, free of attack, for forty years.
Coin Description:
On the Reverse of the Gold and Silver NIS Coins is depicted, Deborah the Prophetess holding a staff and scales, symbolic of her judicial role.
At right, two Israelite fighters hold shields and swords upwards, symbolising the war between the Tribes of Israel and the army of Sisera.
On the Obverse of the Gold and Silver NIS Coins is featured the Israel State Emblem, the face value, "Israel" (in English, Hebrew and Arabic), mint year -"2023" and mint mark.
The border inscription reads - "Deborah the Prophetess (Judges 4, 4-5)" in the three languages.
Below, right, is an artistic element representing the date palm, beneath which, Deborah would sit to judge the people.
The specifications of the Gold and Silver Variants are:
i) 10 NIS Gold Coin Variant:
Country: Israel; Year of Coin issue: 2023; Denomination/Coin value: 10 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Deborah the Prophetess"; Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Weight: 16.96 grams; Minted by: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC); Max. Mintage: 555 pieces; Mint Mark: The Hebrew letter "Mem ("מ")"; Designer: Yossi Lemel | Galia Erez.
ii) 1 NIS Gold Coin Variant:
Country: Israel; Year of Coin issue: 2023; Denomination/Coin value: 1 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Deborah the Prophetess"; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Diameter/Size: 13.92 mm; Weight: 1.244 grams; Minted by: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC); Max. Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Mint Mark: The Hebrew letter "Mem ("מ")"; Designer: Yossi Lemel | Galia Erez.
iii) 2 NIS Silver Coin Variant:
Country: Israel; Year of Coin issue: 2023; Denomination/Coin value: 2 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Deborah the Prophetess"; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Diameter/Size: 38.70 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz or 31.1 grams; Minted by: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC); Max. Mintage: 2,800 pieces; Mint Mark: The Hebrew letter "Mem ("מ")"; Designer: Yossi Lemel | Galia Erez.
iv) 1 NIS Silver Coin Variant:
Country: Israel; Year of Coin issue: 2022; Denomination/Coin value: 1 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Deborah the Prophetess"; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Prooflike (Pl); Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Weight: 14.40 grams; Minted by: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC); Max. Mintage: 1,800 pieces; Mint Mark: Star of David; Designer: Yossi Lemel | Galia Erez.
The Presentation Case together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
A Header/Banner of the entire Series
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