Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Jerusalem
Medal - Israel Historical Cities Coin of Jerusalem
€162,502.00
Location
Israel
Year
1965-1966
Type
Souvenir medals/Commemorative souvenir
Composition
Silver (.935)
Weight
48 g
Diameter
45 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Obverse: Jean David Reverse: Alex Berlyne
Reference(s)
Obverse description
A symbolic sketch of Jerusalem atop mountains surrounded by clouds. Amid the clouds the inscription in Hebrew: `Mountains round about Jerusalem`. The English translation in the center.
Obverse lettering
MOUNTAINS ROUND ABOUT JERUSALEM
Obverse script
Reverse description
In the center, a replica of the Bar Kochba Jerusalem coin (sela), struck during the second year of the revolt. In the center of the medal, four columns, an arc - a symbol of the Torah, and the letters: `Jerusalem`. Around the rim the inscription: Bar-Kochba Coin of Jerusalem 3893 in Hebrew and 133 CE in English.
