State Medal - Redemption of the First-Born Son

Location Israel
Year 1982
Type Religious medal
Composition Silver (.935)
Weight 22 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Period
Notice
Reference(s) ICMC#25089346
Obverse description 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).
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
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 script
Reverse lettering ופדויו מבן חדש תפדה בערצך צסף חמשת שקלים בשקל הקדש במדבר יח׳טז׳ PIDYON HABEN MEDAL
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9617349360
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