Medal - Jerusalem 3000th Anniversary

€1.00
LocationIsrael
Year1995
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze (Bronze/tombac)
Weight140 g
Diameter70 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgeState emblem with the words `STATE OF ISRAEL` in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#15250709
Obverse descriptionPanoramic view of old and new Jerusalem with the inscription `3000` and `Jerusalem City of David` in Hebrew in the center, and in English and Arabic along the upper circumference.
Obverse lettering3000 ירושלים עיר דוד Jerusalem City of David
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionDepiction of a mosaic showing King David from the ancient synagogue at Gaza. Below, along the circumference, the inscription `House of David` in ancient Hebrew script from the Tel Dan Stele (9th century B.C.E.). Along the circumference, the passage `He called it the City of David` and the source `2 Samuel` in Hebrew and English.
Reverse letteringויקרא לה עיר דוד שמואל ב He Called it the City of David 2 Samuel
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND (1995)  - -
Catalog ID9378634140
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