The Israel Numismatic Society

Plenary

Plenary

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Meshorer Prize, 2013

Meshorer Prize, 2013
                    Israel Numismatic Research 18 (2023)


 

Now Available (January 2024)

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Israel Numismatic Society Helping Out after October 7th

 Haim Gitler, President, Israel Numismatic Society 

 

Following Israel’s response against Hamas’ savage incursion from Gaza, the Israel Numismatic Society supported for several months Hamal Yerushalayim, a not-for-profit organization based in Jerusalem.

 Some Society members have selflessly lent their hands to the Hamals initiatives to restore the country to a semblance of order in these difficult times. Examples included the preparation and delivery of meals to more than 3,500 called-up reservists at the Gaza border, and organizing weekly events around the country, with refreshments and music, to lift the spirits of the IDF and others, restoring to all a sense of well-being. But our main contribution was to raise funds to help the Hamal undertake those activities that will recreate an atmosphere of normalcy in the country, at a time when so many people are still suffering from the trauma of October 7th.

         
INS & Hamal Yerushalayim: Bringing Supplies                    Volunteers at Hamal Yerushalayim: Food Preparation
(left: Hamal head with volunteer; right: Haim Gitler,
Robert Kool)



Hamal Yerushalayim: Truck Deliveries

We grieve for the dead, pray for the recovery of the wounded and the return of the hostages and, with the Psalmist, seek peace and pursue it.
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Yehud Coinage
A Study and Die Classification of the Provincial Silver Coinage of Judah

 
Haim Gitler, Catharine Lorber and Jean-Philippe Fontanille

Jerusalem, 2023


This volume presents a die study of the provincial silver coinage of Judah in the late Persian, Macedonian, and early Hellenistic periods. It offers correct descriptions of the coins, their designs, and their inscriptions; enumerates the obverse and reverse dies identified for each of the 44 recorded types; and explains the probable sequence of the issues as deduced from iconographic associations and die links.
 
  The iconography of the coin types is examined in depth, with comparisons to motifs in Greek, Persian, and ancient Near Eastern art, including other local coinages and sources in Judahite material culture. The monograph also analyzes data relating to the metrology, metal content, and circulation of the coinage. Overall, the study attempts to place the Yehud coinage in its historical context and to define its role in the economy of the ancient province of Judah.
 
 
The book is being sold by the Israel Numismatic Society.
Please contact Yizhar Shamir
yizhar.shamir@gmail.com
 
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The price of the book is $150 + shipping. Members of the Israel Numismatic Society, The American Numismatic Society and current University Students are entitled to a 20% discount, namely $120 + shipping.
 
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The Israel Numismatic Society (INS)
History and aims of the Society:

  • The Israel Numismatic Society (INS) was founded in Tel Aviv on May 10, 1945. In 1956 the INS approved a charter, which laid out the objectives and functioning of the society until recently. Since then three branches, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa, grew up and have conducted regular monthly meetings. A journal on behalf of the INS, the Israel Numismatic Journal, was published, beginning in 1962. With the presidency of Prof. Dan Barag, the journal was reactivated (with Prof. Dan Barag as editor); ten volumes have appeared since 1980. In March 17, 2006 an updated charter was unanimously approved by a general meeting of representatives from all of the branches. This updated charter (see additional attached file) will ensure that the INS will continue to function efficiently in the coming years. The Israel Numismatic Society also decided on the publication on a regular basis of a scientific journal, the Israel Numismatic Research (the first volume was published in February 2007 and volume 2 has been submitted to the printer and will come out at the end of December of this year)
In June 26, 2007 the society received the formal certificate of Amutah.
 
The main objectives of the INS are:
  • * The advancement and of the study of numismatics in Israel
  • * The encouragement of numismatic training and research on all levels among Israeli institutions and private  individuals
  • * The administration of and coordination between the INS branches, in which lectures and other activities take place
  • * The holding of scientific conferences and symposia on numismatic subjects
  • * The cooperation with sister organizations abroad in general, and with the Commission Internationale de Numismatique (CIN) in particular
  • * The collaboration with other Israeli academic organizations in tangential fields
  • * The publication on a regular basis of a scientific journal , the Israel Numismatic Research and related studies on its behalf.
Activities:
The INS branch in Tel Aviv conducts monthly meetings, which include lectures by professionals and collectors and seminars presented by the members. In addition, the members use the monthly meetings to exchange information and discuss coins on an informal basis. The society holds a plenary meeting once a year, preceded by a country-wide symposium.

Contact:
Postal address:
Haim Gitler, c/o the Israel Museum,
P.O.Box 71117
Jerusalem 9171002
ISRAEL