The chalice that served the Temple and five pomegranates, symbols of the `Five Shekels of the Sacred Kind.` These symbols were found on the ancient Jewish shekels. Around: a crown based upon the seven varieties (for which the Land of Israel was praised).
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Obverse script
Reverse description
The Hebrew verse: `And their redemption when a month old shall you redeem - shall be by your valuation, five silver shekels, the sacred shekels` - Numbers 18:16. The inscription `Pidyon Haben Medal` in English.
Reverse lettering
ופדויו
מבן חדש תפדה
בערצך צסף חמשת
שקלים בשקל
הקדש
במדבר יח׳טז׳
PIDYON HABEN MEDAL
