Eight copies of “Shekel” coins issued by the city of Gorlitz in the 16th century. Copper and brass. Germany, 1844-1853. Average diameter of 35 cm. The original coins were issued at the beginning of the 16th century by a priest from Gorlitz, Germany who visited Jerusalem and memorialized his trip to the Holy Land with ‘shekel’ coins. The Gorlitz municipality issued copies of this coin as a souvenir. Varying conditions.