2 sculpted medals “Cheirut Ha’Adam” in honor of the 50th anniversary since the liberation of the death camps. Silver and bronze. Israel, 1995. Silver: 59 mm. diameter, 180 grams. Bronze: 82 mm. diameter, 350 grams. Numismatica 19, p. 184.
Silver medal honoring the Great Synagogue of Munich that was destroyed by the Nazis in 1938. Israel, 1972. 45 mm. diameter. 48 grams. The front of the coin features a relief of the synagogue with the name of the architect, Albrecht Schmidt, 1887. The reverse features a relief of the synagogue’s destruction and the text ‘firebrand saved from fire’ and ‘neus gemeindehaus (the new synagogue). Very fine condition.
3 artistic, silver medals issued by the State of Israel. 26 mm. diameter. 10 grams.
Nachum Gutman 1987. Mané-Katz 1998. ‘Ahavat Olam, Castel, 1986. Fine condition.
“Masada” coin made of white gold or platinum. Issued by the State of Israel by the Shekel Company. Hallmarked. 38 cm. diameter. 48.8 grams. The front of the coin is a copy of the original “Masada coin” from the fifth year of the revolt that was found near the Masada fortress, surrounded by Hebrew and English text. The reverse features a smaller copy of the original reverse of the coin, with the Masada cliff as a relief in the background. Serial number: 103. Light inspection rub. Fine condition. Will be sold as-is.
“Masada” coin made of white gold or platinum. Issued by the State of Israel by the Shekel Company. Hallmarked. 38cm. diameter. 49 grams. The front of the coin is a copy of the original “Masada coin” from the fifth year of the revolt that was found near the Masada fortress, surrounded by Hebrew and English text. The reverse features a smaller copy of the original reverse of the coin, with the Masada cliff as a relief in the background. Serial number: 087.Very fine condition.
Bronze or copper medal in honor of “Judea Liberated”. Palestine, c. 1920. 25 mm. diameter. The front features a palm tree flanked by a woman carrying sheaves and a man holding a hoe. The text in Hebrew “Judea Liberated”. The reverse features a Star of David and six Hebrew letters and additional Hebrew text. The phrase “Judea Liberated” with the palm tree appeared in art in the 1920s – to counter the “Judaea Capta” coin issued by the Romans during the great revolt. The date on the coin (1849) relates to the amount of years that passed since the great revolt (66-73 AD). The Hebrew words “L’mitnadvim Ba’am’ (to the volunteers of the nation) was the name of a poem by H.N. Bialik. Fine condition. Numismatica 19, p. 80.
State bronze medal issued by the Bnei Brak municipality. 59 mm. diameter. One side features leaves and a Hebrew verse from Joshua 19 referring to Bnei Brak, with the emblem of the State of Israel. The reverse features the emblem of the Bnei Brak municipality. Within a case. Very fine condition.
4 large, bronze medallions: * Medallion 48-68 ISRAEL, issued by a Dutch artist to mark the 20th anniversary of the State of Israel. 70 mm. diameter. * Medallion commemorating the Exodus illegal immigrant ship, with a relief of the ship, and the Hebrew text ‘leaving Europe in 1947’. 69 mm. diameter. * Albert Einstein, impressive relief of his bust and the dates 1879-1955. 100 mm. diameter. * 20 years since the Ghetto Uprising. 60 mm. diameter. Special wood stand. Fine-excellent condition.
Platinum medal commemorating the Six Day War, with the bust of Levi Eshkol. Israel, 1967. 23 mm. diameter; 9 grams. Nice relief of Levi Eshkol and the Hebrew text, ‘Prime Minister of Israel’. The reverse features English text – The Six Day War, June 5-10, 1967. Map of the State of Israel after the war and the emblem of the menorah. Very fine condition.