State Medal - The Israel Museum

€127,903.00
LocationIsrael
Year1965
Type› Tokens
CompositionTombac
Weight40 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeThe State emblem and the words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear the word `Silver 935` in Hebrew and `Sterling` in English. The gold has `G 916.6`.
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל Lettering: STATE OF ISR
Period
NoticeMiriam Gumpel, Mordechai Gumpel
Reference(s) ICMC#15036456
Obverse descriptionAround the rim, a stylized design of the museum buildings. In the center, an inscription `The Israel Museum` in Hebrew, English and French.
Obverse lettering???? ??? ????? THE ISRAEL MUSEUM LE MUSEE D`ISRAEL
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionA realistic representation of a stone candelabra found in a second century C.E. synagogue uncovered in Tiberias. The branches composed of conventional open pomegranates on top of which recessed containers for oil are visible.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
EngraverKretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, Israel
MintageND (1965)  - - 3 327
Catalog ID5247767490
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