Lot 4968
1954, 100 Pruta Copper-Nickel Coin (Rare, Utrecht Die). One of the most famous rarities in the Israel trade coin series. Coins struck from the Utrecht die are easily recognized because of the smaller wreath. Sylvia Haffner writes: "The 1954 reduced size 100 Pruta was withdrawn from circulation shortly after issue when it was discovered that the similarity in size to the 50 Pruta led to confusion between the two. The number of coins destroyed is not available. The difference between the Berne and Utrecht dies was not discovered until 1960, three years after the coins were released in 1957. Only about 1,000 of the Utrecht die variety are presently believed to exist." They are exceedingly rare in high grades such as this example. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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