David Playing for Saul 1 NIS Silver 2013 Prooflike
David Playing for Saul 1 NIS Silver 2013 Prooflike is the 18th coin in the "Biblical Art" series. The specimen refers to the biblical story of David and Saul. The image of David playing the harp for Saul to bring him out of his depression after being stripped of his royal power reflects the rise and fall of Saul as described in the Book of Samuel.
The coin is minted from Ag silver.925, weighing 14.4 grams and 30 mm in diameter, prooflike. The coin comes with individual packaging. The mintage of the product is 1,300 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Holy Land Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Israeli government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's territory.
Obverse shows Israel's coat of arms, a harp and the inscription "DAVID PLAYING FOR SAUL," designed by Gideon Keich. The obverse features information about the denomination, year and country of origin written in Hebrew, English and Arabic. In addition, the coin bears the mint mark - the Star of David
Reverse depicts David playing the harp for Saul. The designer of the reverse was Moshe Pereg.