Israel First Coins, Definitives
Israel · 1948 · 3 Pruta
This definitive stamp, the first issued by the new state of Israel, features an ancient Judean coin from the period of the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE). The coin depicts a lidded amphora and is inscribed with 'Israel' in ancient Hebrew script. The design symbolizes the nation's historical roots and renewed sovereignty.
Issued just two days after Israel's Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948, this stamp marks the establishment of the state's postal service during the ongoing War of Independence.
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Photogravure
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