Medal - Purim

€1.00
LocationIsrael
Year1995
TypeSouvenir medallion
CompositionSilver (.935)
Weight26 g
Diameter37 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#25240374
Obverse descriptionThe Scroll of Esther. On the opened part appears the nscription `PURIM` in Hebrew and English. Upon the rolled part of the scroll, the words `Scroll of Esther` in Hebrew.
Obverse letteringפורים PURIM מגילת אסתר
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Reverse descriptionTo the right, a bottle of wine and a goblet. Below, Mishloah Manot (gifts of food) and Purim coins (signifying the Purim Half Sheqel customarily given to the synagogue during the holiday). In the upper portion, a Hebrew inscription from the book of Esther `...feasting and joy, and of sending choice portions to one another, and gifts to the poor).
Reverse letteringמשתה ושמחה ומשלח מנות איש לרעהו ומתנות לאבינים מגילת אסתר
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND (1995)  - -
Catalog ID7717111910
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