Israel State Medal - Liberation

Location Israel
Year 1962
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.935)
Weight 30 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#25020350
Obverse description In the center within a deep circular incuse, a palm tree. On the right, a man planting a tree, on the left a woman joyfully holding a child aloft. Around the top rim, the Hebrew inscription: `Israel Liberated, 5708`, and at the bottom the identical inscription in English, 1948.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ישראל המשוחררת תש׳׳ח ISRAEL LIBERATED 1948
Reverse description Within a circular incuse stands out a replica of a Roman coin issued by Vespasian commemorating his victory over Judea in the year 70 C.E. In the center of the coin, a palm tree having seven branches, bearing two clusters of fruit. (The palm tree was a well recognized symbol of Judea in those days and is to be found on many Hebrew coins). To the left of the tree stands the Emperor in full armor, on his left sits a Hebrew woman, mourning. Around the rim of the Roman coin the Latin inscription: `ludaea Capta` (Judaea Captive). Below, the initials that stand for the words: `By order of the Senate` (S.C.) Round the rim of the medal, chains symbolizing captivity and the Hebrew inscription `Judea in Captivity 3830` and in English: `Judaea Captive, 70 C.E.`.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering יהודה השביה ג׳תת׳׳ל IVDEA CAPTA SC JUDAEA CAPTIVE 70 C.E.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7712956560
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