DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS Biblical Art 1 Oz Silver Coin 2 Nis Israel 2023

On the reverse of the coin a beautiful representation of Deborah, who was a judge, a wife and mother and one of the seven prophetesses who served the people of Israel. In addition to her spiritual role as prophetess, Deborah also fulfilled a judicial role of judge, creating a historically rare combination of roles, which are usually considered in society as more masculine. Left, Deborah the Prophetess holds a staff and scales, symbolic of her judicial role. Right, two Israelite fighters hold shields and swords upwards, symbolizing the war between the Tribes of Israel and the army of Sisera. The obverse of the coin shows the Israel State Emblem and the inscriptions: "ISRAEL 2023" – the country and the year of issue, "2 NEW SHEKELES" – the face value.