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Rothschild
| Location | Israel |
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| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Two conjoined circular medallions in relief at centre, bearing facing busts of Edmond de Rothschild (left, bearded, in three-quarter profile) and his son James de Rothschild (right, clean-shaven, in profile). An English legend arcs around the upper rim reading 'EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD FATHER OF THE YISHUV AND HIS SON JAMES WHO GAVE THE KNESSET ITS HOME', with the same dedication in Hebrew script below the portraits. The artist's signature 'P. VINCZE' appears in Latin and Hebrew at the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Hebrew |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features three allegorical scene groups in high relief arranged across the field: at upper left, two female figures harvesting grapes and produce before a colonnade building; at upper right, a woman teaching children beside the same architectural backdrop representing the Knesset; at lower centre, a muscular male figure straining against a large industrial cogwheel, symbolising labour and industry. The artist's signature 'P. VINCZE' appears in Latin at lower left and in Hebrew at lower right. |
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