State Medal - Gates of Jerusalem

€29,514.00
LocationIsrael
Year1981
Type› Tokens
CompositionBronze
Weight98.0 g
Diameter59.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeThe State emblem and the words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and English.
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל
Period
NoticeNathan Karp, Tidhar Dagan
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Obverse descriptionAbove, the legend `Gates of Jerusalem` in Hebrew and English. In the center, the North Star pointing in different directions. Around the star, a sketch of the eight gates. On each gate, the name in Hebrew and English - Jaffa Gate, the New Gate, Damascus Gate, Herod`s Gate, Lion Gate, Gate of Golden, Dung Gate, Zion Gate.
Obverse letteringGATES OF JERUSALEM ???? ??????? JAFFA ??? NEW ??? DEMASCUS ???? HERODS ????? LION ???? GOLDEN ???? DUNG ??? ZION ????
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe verse `Our feet shall stand within they gates 0 Jerusalem`, Psalms 122:2, in Hebrew. Within, a stylized gate, the Old City buildings on a sketched background. Around, the English translation of the above verse.
Reverse letteringOUR FEET SHAL STAND WITHIN THY GATES O JERUSALEM ????? ??? ?????? ?????? ??????? ?????? ??`?,2 Psalms 122,2
Reverse script
Engraver
MintageND (1981)  - -
Catalog ID3289054910
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