In the center, transparent light- adiating matter in which a dazzling Star of David appears when held against a source of light. Hebrew verse: `And there was Light`, (Genesisl :3). Semi-circular curves characterizing the candelabrum, expressing `the world above and the world below`, `branches and roots`.
Obverse lettering
ויהי אור
בראשית א`
Obverse script
Hebrew
Reverse description
Spiral, expressing contraction and the secret of `Zimsum`. Signature of artist.
Reverse lettering
AND THERE WAS LIGHT
GENESIS 1,3
Reverse script
Hebrew, Latin, Latin (cursive)
Engraver
Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem,Israel Moshe Hecht, Tel Aviv,Israel
