Shavit

€378,627.00
LocationIsrael
Year1962
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver (.935)
Weight30 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodState of Israel (1948-date)
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#15063592
Obverse descriptionOn the right - from a lamp that symbolizes the country, a rocket is launched towards the starry sky. On the left, the verse `Derech Kochav Ya`akov`, in the desert 24-17. and its translation into English. On the rim, on the right, the inscription `Israel Shavit Missiles 5771 5772`, and the translation of the inscription into English.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionFour square surfaces, two of which are sunken. On the upper right surface is the inscription `The science in the service of peace`, and on the lower left the same inscription in English. In non-submerged squares: a stylized model of an atom, and facilities for utilizing solar energy.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
EngraverKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem,Israel
Moshe Hecht, Tel Aviv,Israel
Mintage1962  - - 1 998
Catalog ID7694137690
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