Israel Doar Ivri (Hebrew Post), 10 Pruta

Israel · 1948 · 10 Pruta

This stamp is part of the first series issued by the new state of Israel, known as 'Doar Ivri' (Hebrew Post). The design features an ancient Judean coin from the period of the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE), depicting a lulav (a closed frond of the date palm) flanked by two etrogs (citrons). The coin's inscription in ancient Hebrew is visible.

Issued in May 1948, just days after Israel's Declaration of Independence, the Doar Ivri series symbolized the revival of Jewish sovereignty. The use of ancient coin motifs connected the new state with its ancient past.