Jewish Education in the Diaspora

€353,377.00
LocationIsrael
Year1983
TypeUnclassified/Miscellaneous token
CompositionBronze (Tombac)
Weight98 g
Diameter59 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodState of Israel (1948-date)
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe Star of David, symbol of Judaism, against the globe. A pointer used for reading in the Scroll of the Law, symbolizing Jewish education and culture. The verse: `And they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people` (Chronicles 11:7.9). Around the Edge, the English and Spanish translation of the verse.
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Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe words: The Department for Education and Culture in the Diaspora W.Z.O. (the initials of the World Zionist Organization) in Hebrew and English, and the emblem of the Department.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
MintKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel
Mintage1983  - - 2 205
Catalog ID2506850710
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