Two bronze medals (identical), for official presentation, not for sale, in honor of Dr. David De Sola Pool, Rabbi and president of the Shearith Yisrael congregation in New York. Israel, 1970. 50 mm. diameter, 100 grams. The front depicts the name and bust of De Sola Pool. The back features three pillars, and the [Hebrew] text, ‘the world stands on truth, charity and justice’. With the date of the community’s establishment, 1654. Within an original leather case, very fine condition. Numismatica 19, p. 224.
Moses: Silver, 32 mm. diameter. 16.5 grams. Moses with the Hebrew caption, ‘Master of all Prophets’. The reverse features the Decalogue with the Ten Commandments and the Hebrew year for 1827. Aaron the Priest: Bronze. 34 mm. diameter. Aaron with the priestly garments. The reverse features the Ark with the two cherubs and the Hebrew caption, ‘Aaron lifts his hand to the nation and blesses them’ with the Hebrew date for 1827. The medals were made by Barre, an artist and medal maker in Paris during the year listed on them. Within a magnificent leather and parchment binding. The silver medal requires cleaning. VF.
3 silver medals commemorating Jewish life in Germany by Helmut Konig: 40 mm. diameter. Together – 90 grams. * The Jewish community of Berlin. Bust of Heinrich Stahl, president of the Jewish community in the first half of the 20th century (1868-1942). *New Synagogue in Berlin, 1866-1991. * Moses Mendelssohn, 1729-1786. Require a little cleaning, almost XF
3 identical medals (restored) issued in honor of the Sanhedrin that Napoleon convened in 1806. France, 1950. 41 mm. diameter. Texts in French. One side features a bust of Napoleon Bonaparte with the caption: Napoleon, emperor and king. The reverse features a representative from the Sanhedrin, bowing before the emperor while holding a Decalogue in his hands. With the text ‘Grand Sanhedrin’ and the date 1806 in Roman numerals. Napoleon tried to reinstate the Great Sanhedrin. Jewish representatives from Italy, Germany and France participated. Its decisions were validated as halachic rulings. However, Napoleon’s plans did not come into fruition, because the rabbis strongly opposed the idea. XF.
Bronze medal in honor of Dr. Isaac Noah Mannheimer (1793-1865), leader and spokesman of the Jewish community of Vienna. With his bust and words of praise in German. Issued in honor of his 70th birthday, 1863. 50 mm. diameter. Mannheimer was born in Copenhagen where he studied Talmud, language and theology. He adopted Reform opinions and made changes to the synagogue customs. In 1921, he was appointed “spiritual leader” of a group of Viennese Jews. Over the years, he drew closer to traditional Judaism and even battled the radical reformers. He was noted for his battles for equal rights for the Jews. Requires cleaning, vf.
2 Coins: * Zichron Yaakov. Coin from a series used as currency in the Zichron Yaakov settlement at the end of the 19th century. 27 mm. diameter. Corrosion stains. Moderate-fine condition. * Medal of the Jewish League’s Battle against tuberculosis. Argentina. 1931. 27 mm. diameter. With a ring for a chain. Issued in honor of the establishment of a new wing in the local hospital. Very fine condition.
Bronze medal in memory of the Chief Rabbi of Vienna, Dr. Adolf Jellinek. Issued by the Jewish community. Vienna, 1893. 55 mm. diameter. Bust of Jellinek on one side with his date of birth and death, and a Hebrew verse on the other. Rabbi Dr. Adolf Jellinek was a prominent historian and bibliographer who studied kabala and battled the reformers and anti-Semitism. Though he was appointed Chief Rabbi of Vienna by the government, he refused to use the title. Minimal signs of corrosion. VF.
2 identical medals honoring Jewish-Hungarian historian-philosopher Lőw Lipót. Silver and Bronze. End of the 19th century? 43 mm. diameter. Silver 72.5 grams. Bronze 61 grams. Low’s bust on the obverses with his signature and date of birth and death. The reverse features the Great Synagogue of Szeged, Hungary and the punctuated Hebrew phrase, ‘the world stands on three things…’. Lőw Lipót was a scion of the Maharal of Prague who adopted the Conservative position regarding making changes to halacha. He served in the rabbinate in a few Hungarian cities and was a spokesman for the Maskilim and reforms. He was strongly denounced by the rabbis and Orthodox Jewry. He radicalized his positions at the end of his life and became a Reformer. Within a case. Excellent condition.
Bronze medal issued in honor of the Second Zionist Congress in Basle, Switzerland. Paris, 1898. 61 mm. diameter. The obverse of the medal features a Hebrew verse from Ezekiel, 37. The reverse depicts an allegorical family sitting in the field and a woman pointing to the rising sun. The Second Zionist Congress answered Herzl’s call to expand the Zionist activities in the Jewish communities and greatly influenced the development of the Zionist movement. Very fine condition.
State copper coins (tokens) with Jewish symbols. England and Holland. 18-19th century. Different diameters. The coins feature a rising sun with the Tetragrammaton and verses of Psalms for the kings of England and Holland in English and Latin and royal emblems: lion, crown, arrows and shields. In addition to people praying and praising G-d. One token from 1927 from the freemasons with the society’s emblems, Jerusalem and Star of David. The coin from 1927 is in very fine condition. The rest are in moderate-fine condition.
Medal in honor of a Jewish merchant, “The Rothschild of Hamburg”, Salomon Heine (1767-1844). 45 mm. diameter. With the Jewish hospital in Hamburg that he donated in memory of his wife Betty. 1841. XF.
Copper medal with the German calendar with note of Jewish holidays. Issued by Keren HaYesod. Germany [?] 1938. 40 mm. diameter. Fine condition. Medal commemorating the British-Egypt sport event that occurred in Egypt at the height of the war against Israel (War of Independence). 1948. 35 mm. diameter. Hanging ring. Very fine condition.
Silver medal in honor of Moses Mendelssohn, founder of the Haskala movement. By artist I. Abraham. Germany, 18th century. Diameter of 43 mm. 29 grams. Silver. The obverse features a bust of Mendelssohn and the artist’s name. The reverse depicts a cracked human skull topped by a mosquito, possibly symbolizing Chazal’s description of Titus’ death. With the text NATUS MDCCXXIX and PHAEDON (born 1729). The lack of a day of death indicates that the medal was issued while Mendelssohn was still alive. Light dents and repair to the rim. VF.
Bronze medal in honor of the establishment of the Rishon L’Tzion colony – settlement. 1882. 28 mm. diameter. One side features a picture of the settlement and a Hebrew verse beginning with the words “Rishon L’Tzion”, 1882. The reverse features a Jewish wedding with the Hebrew caption, “If I forget thee Jerusalem….” and a Star of David. Requires some cleaning. Fine condition.
4 silver medals. * Medal memorializing the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 59 mm. 80 grams.
* Peace Medal, in honor of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. 59 mm, 80 grams. [1979]. * Medal in memory of the Jews of Poland. 50 mm. diameter. 60 grams. * Anne Frank Medal. With her portrait. 27 mm. diameter. 12 grams. Anne Frank and the Jews of Poland medals are preserved in nice cases. All are in fine-very fine condition.
