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Shekel Gerlitz - "Holy Jerusalem" - Early Edition.
Transcript of 'Shekel' coins issued in the town of Gerlitz Görlitz and throughout Europe from the 16th century made of copper, brass and silver. Germany, 1844-1853.
Diameter 34 mm.
The initial transcripts were issued in the early 16th century by a priest from the city of Gerlitz in Germany who visited Jerusalem, and decided to commemorate his impressions of the Holy City on coins he made as a souvenir to the shekel since dozens of different transcripts of various metals, different sizes and similar designs were minted throughout Europe.
Transcript of 'Shekel' coins issued in the town of Gerlitz Görlitz and throughout Europe from the 16th century made of copper, brass and silver. Germany, 1844-1853.
Diameter 34 mm.
The initial transcripts were issued in the early 16th century by a priest from the city of Gerlitz in Germany who visited Jerusalem, and decided to commemorate his impressions of the Holy City on coins he made as a souvenir to the shekel since dozens of different transcripts of various metals, different sizes and similar designs were minted throughout Europe.