3224) Old City of Ashkelon: 4th In The "Ancient Cities of The Holy Land" Series: Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC) has brought out Gold and Silver Coins depicting Archeological Remains of the Old City: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:
The City of Ashkelon, one of the oldest cities in the Land of Israel, lies in the southern coastal plain. Spanning more than 5,000 years, the city's history passes through periods of many different rulers, each of which has left its impression on the city.
Egyptian historical evidence depicts Ashkelon in connection with the conquests of Pharoah Ramses II in 1280 BCE. In the Bible, Ashkelon is first mentioned in the Book of Joshua. Throughout its history, Ashkelon has been an important port city and in the Canaanite period, was even one of the biggest cities in the Land of Israel. The name "Ashkelon" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shekel", which was then, as it is today, the name of the local currency.
OLD ASHKELON:
Ashkelon today stretches over an area of about 45 km² with its ancient mound, covering more than 2 km², within the Ashkelon National Park. In this area, close to the Mediterranean coast are remains of the ancient port of Ashkelon.
Today, a modern city with green parks, rich blue sea coasts and marina, while at the same time, an ancient city with historical sites and ancient splendor, the modern city of Ashkelon is a perfect combination of new and old.
The Coins:
On the Reverse of the 1 oz Gold and Silver Coin are featured archeological remains in Ashkelon in the Ashkelon National Park established on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
In the background, a trading boat sails on the sea and birds fly around. Inscriptions in Hebrew and English: "Old Ashkelon", "1oz. fine gold.9999" on the gold version, "1oz. fine silver.999" on the silver version, and the mint year "2024".
The Common Obverse features the border inscriptions in English and Hebrew, "Ancient Cities in the Holy Land". In the center, a seven-branched Menorah candelabrum taken from an ancient Hasmonean Coin of Mattathias Antigonus (40 – 37 B.C.E).
The specifications of the Gold Coin are:
Country of issue: Israel; Year of Coin issue: 2024; Diameter/Size: 32 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Metal Composition: .9999 fineness Gold (Au); Coin Series Theme: Old Cities in the Holy Land"; Coin Theme: Old Ashkelon; Mint: The Holy Land Mint (ICMC); Mintage: 199 pieces; Designer: Meir Eshel.
The specifications of the Silver Coin are:
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