Qumran Medal

€356,379.00
LocationIsrael
Year1999
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight26 g
Diameter38.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgeSmooth
PeriodState of Israel (1948-date)
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#41185380
Obverse descriptionOne side of the medal portrays the archaeological site of Qumran with two jars.
Obverse letteringQUMRAN קומראן
Obverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse descriptionThe reverse shows a portion of a scroll, the Israel Museum`s striking white dome to the Shrine of the Book opposing the black stone wall inscribed with `War of the Sons of Light and Darkness`, taken from the apocalyptic scroll describing the end of days.
Reverse letteringמלחמת בני אור בבני חושך
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Engraver
MintageND (1999)  - - 819
Catalog ID9070427610
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