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Masada
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Composition | Bronze (Tombac) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a circular shield in high relief bearing the Hebrew inscription in an interlocking geometric arrangement, surrounded by the English legend MASADA SHALL NOT FALL AGAIN. The broad border field is decorated with a continuous frieze of stylized figures in low relief depicting armed soldiers and workers engaged in the excavation and restoration of Masada. |
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| Obverse lettering | מצדה לא תיפול / MASADA SHALL NOT FALL AGAIN |
| Reverse description | A bold relief view of the Masada mesa rises from the lower field, with Roman siege works depicted at its base. Above the mountain, a large Hebrew inscription in geometric block lettering dominates the upper field; along the lower rim, the English legend WE SHALL REMAIN FREE MEN is inscribed. |
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