Museum Of The Jewish Diaspora

€339,284.00
LocationIsrael
Year1978
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionBronze (Tombac)
Weight98 g
Diameter59 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodState of Israel (1948-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe light of the seven canes with the earth, as a symbol of the connection between the State of Israel and the Diaspora. Scattered David shields express the diaspora. Below, the verse `I will gather them from the coasts of the earth. Jeremiah 31:8`. The translation of the verse is on the left margin.
Obverse letteringI will gather them from the coasts of the earth. Jeremiah 31:8 - וקבצתים מרכבתי הארץ ירמיהו לא ח
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe inscription `Beit Hatfusot` in Hebrew, and its English translation with the letter `D` emphasized - the symbol of the house. Above is the Star of David which symbolizes the Diaspora of Israel.
Reverse letteringMuseum of the Jewish Diaspora - בית התפוצות
Reverse script
EngraverKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel
Mintage1978  - - 4 198
Catalog ID3978790980
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