State Medal - Pilgrims, Terra Sancta

€459,048.00
LocationIsrael
Year1963
TypeMedals/Souvenir medallions
CompositionSilver (.935)
Weight28 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription. Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#25028358
Obverse descriptionA relief, the Holy Land in perspective following the style of ancient maps where the Mediterranean Sea is at the bottom. In the center, above, the Latin words `Terra Sancta` (Holy Land) between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
Obverse letteringTERRA SANCTA
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionOn the rim to the right, the verse in Hebrew: `Love thy neighbor as thyself` showing the origin, Leviticus 19:18. In the center, the verse in English and French. On the rim to the left, the source of the verse in Latin.
Reverse letteringואהבת לרעך כמוך ויקרא י`ט,18 Leviticus 19:18 Love thy neighbor as thyself
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
EngraverKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel
MintageND (1963)  - - 7 050
Catalog ID1991120190
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