Medal - Operation Jonathan

€180,232.00
LocationIsrael
Year1976
Type› Tokens
CompositionTombac
Weight98 g
Diameter59 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeLettering: The State emblem and the words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and in English.
Period
NoticeMoshe Novak
Reference(s) ICMC#15063592
Obverse descriptionThe IDF emblem with the olive branch entwined around the silhouette of an air force plane. A legend: `Operation Jonathan 6Tamuz 5736` in Hebrew. The English translation bearing the date `4th July, 1976`.
Obverse letteringOPERATION JONATHAN 4TH JULY 1976
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe verse: `He sent from above and took me` (Psalm 18:17) in Hebrew and in English.
Reverse letteringHE SENT FROM ABOVE AND TOOK ME PSALM 18,17
Reverse script
EngraverKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem,Israel
Moshe Hecht, Tel Aviv,Israel
Mintage1976  - Error (silver designation on edge) -
1976  - No distinction between Hecht or Kretschmer mints - 42 057
Catalog ID7417200170
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