Auction #45

Israel 1974 Ben-Gurion Proof/Uncirculated Set of 3 CoinsSet of 3 coins commemorating first anniversary of the death of David Ben-Gurion includes 1 gold proof coin (500 Lirot, KM-82), 1 silver proof coin (25 Lirot, Mem, KM-79.2), and 1 silver uncirculated coin (25 Lirot, Star, KM-79.1) displayed in a leather and velvet case, which in turn fits into a slipcase (4½" x 6½" x 1"). The gold coin is 35 mm diameter, 28.0 grams, 0.900 fine gold (0.8102 Troy ounce pure gold). The silver coins are 37 mm diameter, 26.0 grams, 0.935 silver (0.7816 oz). This is an absolutely spectacular set of three mirror-finish coins. The photos don't begin to do justice to the set of coins.