Bronze Coins
August 12th, 2010
How does one determine if a coin is copper or bronze?
both copper and bronze metals look alike to me. Is one heavier than the other?
Bronze is a darker colour and lacks the bright lustre of copper.
Andy Partridge & Harold Budd – Bronze Coins Showing Genitals
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FAUSTA – ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE- AE3 coin -306-326 A D $42.00 |
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New Jersey – Beautiful Bronze State Coin, Uncirculated $5.35 |
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CONSTANTIUS II ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE coin 337-361 AD $27.00 |
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1-3/4″ Air Force Seal – Wreath Bronze Challenge Coin with engraving $19.48 |
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Roman,364AD Emperor Valentinan I Bronze Coin $19.95 |
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Air Force Seal – Wreath 1 7/8″ – Bronze Challenge Coin with engraving $21.38 |
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1959 MEXICO 50 CENTAVOS BRONZE BEAUTIFUL ORANGE MINT STATE LARGE COIN $11.99 |
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MISSIONS OF THE ORBITER CHALLENGER BRONZE COIN SET $24.55 |
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USS NIMITZ CVN-68 1-3/4″ BRONZE COIN $11.95 |
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1917 10 Centimes bronze coin from France! $0.99 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous- Four Absolutes Bronze Coin $0.99 |
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1-3/4″ Air Force Emblem – Wreath Bronze Challenge Coin with engraving $20.42 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $2.80 |
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US ARMY AIR CORPS LIBERATOR B-24A BRONZE 1-3/4″ COIN $11.95 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous – Guardian Angel- Bronze Coin $0.99 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $2.80 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Wreath – bronze coin $4.00 |
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Silpada Bronze Coin Pearl Smoky Quartz Sterling Silver Bracelet B1850 $99 $49.95 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – AE – bronze coin $5.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $3.50 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON WORLD WAR II VINTAGE LOGO BRONZE CHALLENGE COIN $12.95 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Wreath – bronze coin $5.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $1.25 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Victory – bronze coin $5.00 |
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Vintage Banthrico Bronze 1955 Jaguar Figural Coin Bank $39.95 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Emperor with captive – bronze coin $5.00 |
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SWEDEN 1891 1 ORE BRONZE COIN XF-AU $9.99 |
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Roman Coin: Emperor Theodosius I, AE 16, Siscia, Lot # 291 $3.14 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Soldier spearing Horserider – bronze coin $6.00 |
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U-ID Metal Detector Find UNCLEANED Ancient Bronze GREEK COIN – Horse 8580 $39.00 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Two soldiers with standard – bronze coin $15.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $2.02 |
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U-ID Metal Detector Find UNCLEANED Ancient Bronze GREEK COIN 8549 $29.00 |
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4 BRONZE COINS TOKENS THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA $20.00 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – AE – bronze coin $5.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $1.40 |
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Ancient Roman Imperial – Victory – bronze coin $4.00 |
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Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Coins. $4.68 |
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Authentic ANCIENT Bronze GREEK COIN AE13 4623 $29.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $3.01 |
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Anfernee Hardaway Bronze Highland Mint Coin Card $9.95 |
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Maryland – Beautiful Bronze State Coin Uncirculated $4.45 |
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SCARCE Roman Coin of Tacitus “Annona” Ticinium RIC 123 Authentic Ancient Bronze $8.49 |
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FRANKLIN MINT HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES US 200 BRONZE MEDAL PROOFS COINS $1,000.00 |
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Snoopy Knott’s Berry Farm Large Bronze Coin Medal “Go For The Gold , 1992″ $11.99 |
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San Diego Padres Petco Park 2011 Bronze Coin Photo Mint $56.99 |
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San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island, Bronze Coin & Copper Pressed Penny + Quarter. $9.95 |
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BRONZE WALT DISNEY WORLD PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN COIN $4.25 |
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1927 Palestine Bronze 1 Mils Coin $6.95 |
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Washington Nationals Park 2011 Bronze Coin Photo Mint $56.99 |
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New York Mets Citi Field 2011 Bronze Coin Photo Mint $56.99 |
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ca.1905 ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH BRASS BRONZE JETON COIN MEDALLION $9.99 |
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Egypt Sphinx 1958 (AH 1377) 10 + 5 + 1 Millieme Coin set Aluminum-Bronze * $40.00 |
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21st President Chester A.Arthur,Bronze Token/Coin Collectable Commemorative NICE $1.05 |
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SILPADA BRONZE COIN AND PEARL NECKLACE $75.00 |
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1905 CANADA LARGE ONE CENT COIN KGV King George V KM# 8 Confederation Bronze W7A $5.95 |
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Ancient Greek – PHILIP II MACEDON 359-336 BC. Horserider bronze coin $35.00 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $1.25 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Three Arrowheads Weapon&Coin&Curio $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze 3 Arrowheads Weapon&Coin&Curio $5.99 |
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Collection Antique Chinese Bronze Three Arrowheads Weapon&Coin&Curio $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Three Arrowheads Weapon&Coin&Curio $5.99 |
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Vintage Bronze Coin Long Key Sweater Chain Necklace $0.99 |
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Antique Vintage Collection Chinese Bronze Bullet Shape Arrowhead COINS Primitive $5.99 |
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Antique Vintage Collection Chinese Bronze Three Arrowhead Shape COINS Primitive $9.50 |
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Antique Vintage Collection Chinese Bronze Three Arrowhead Shape COINS Primitive $5.99 |
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Antique Vintage Collection Chinese Bronze Three Arrowhead Shape COINS Primitive $5.99 |
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FRENCH MADONNA AND CHILD LARGE BRONZE 1916 10 SANTIME RARE COIN NICE NO RESERVE! $0.99 |
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“Vietnam The Wall” – American Legion – Brass/Bronze Medal – 1 1/2″ Token Coin $2.99 |
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Antiques China’s old rare COINS $0.24 |
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A weird Chinese ancient bronze coins. Rare. $19.99 |
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1884 Canadian Large Penny Queen Victoria Bronze coin for your collection $2.20 |
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1893 Canadian Large Penny Queen Victoria Bronze coin for your collection $2.69 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Chinese Words COIN Ancient Society $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse COIN Primitive Society $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Knife COIN Primitive Society $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze Chinese Words COIN Ancient Society $5.99 |
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Collection Vintage Chinese Bronze COINS Primitive Society $5.99 |
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JAPAN EMPIRE 1901 MEIJI JIMMU GOD EMPEROR 2562th BRONZE HONOR MEDAL COIN $26.00 |
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1888 Canadian Large Penny Queen Victoria Bronze coin for your collection $2.20 |
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David Ramsay, Historian of the Revolution – Franklin Bronze Coin in Original Pkg $4.75 |
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Saint Michael – Engravable Bronze Antique Challenge Coin with engraving $19.48 |
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‘Ada G’ Bronze Jeweled Coin Clutch Handbag-NEW WITH TAG $24.64 |
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New York Giants 2011 NFC Champions Super Bowl XLVI 5″ x 7″ Bronze Coin Mini Mint $19.95 |
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New England Patriots AFC Champions Super Bowl XLVI 5″ x 7″ Bronze Coin Mini Mint $19.95 |
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East African coin 1942 $0.77 |
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Bronze Coin Pear, Smoky Quartz and Serling Silver Necklace $74.99 |
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CROWN PRINCE EMPEROR MARRIAGE OKIMONO EMPIRE RELIC JAPAN MINT COIN BRONZE MEDAL $76.00 |
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Qing Dynasty poetry bronze gourd-shaped amulet coins 清代诗文葫芦形护身符铜牌 $24.99 |
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JAPANESE EMPIRE 1900 AICHI PRODUCT REVIEW COIN MEDAL PRIZE MEIJI MEDAL PALACE $0.01 |
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Qing Dynasty gourd-shaped amulet Bronze coin:Dao Guang Tong Bao 97mm*48mm $24.99 |
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VINTAGE EAGLE STILL BANK COPPER BRONZE FINISH Banthrico Coin Bank EXCELLENT $20.50 |
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Wyoming – Beautiful Bronze State Coin, Uncirculated $3.55 |
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1992 China Silver Coin “Bronze Age – Resting Deer” NGC PF69 UC +Conserved by NCS $690.00 |
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1990 China Silver Coin Set “Bronze Age Series No 1″ Mintage: 5,000 $1,690.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Bronze Pair of arrow Coins $0.99 |
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Richard Nixon Solid Bronze Limited Edition Coin 1972 Re-Election Campaign $55.00 |
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Vintage Chinese Bronze fish coin $0.99 |
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Vintage Rare China Bronze Fish Coin $0.99 |
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4 OZ. MINT STATE ALL NATURAL COPPER BRONZE BRASS CLEANER COINS & ARTIFACTS $8.95 |
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Coins of the World: Poland $7.99 “Whether it’s Regency coinage from German-occupied Poland, modern-day silver coins commemorating Poland’s 1996 Olympians, or post-World War II bronze coins that are your fancy, the 2012 Coins of Poland digital download is one source you will be glad you have. In 2012 Coins of Poland you’ll find detailed descriptions, current values for multiple condition grades, actual-size illustrations, mintage and date of issue, among other important details.” |
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State of Israel Coins Monitin 4 Bronze Medals $651.92 The Midrash relates that four leading biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each gained world renown. The word used by the Midrash for coin is Monitin which in modern Hebrew denotes good reputation . The Midrash also describes the designs of the coins which inspired the medal designs created by art students at the Emunah Academy for Women Jerusalem instructed by artistdesigner Meir Eshel. Obverse:. Abraham and Sara Medal: Abraham and Sara in their old age and the words Abraham and Sara Coin in Hebrew and in English. Joshua Medal: The ox on the obverse side signifies the strength of Joshua. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. David Medal: The obverse side of the medal reflects David s origins a youth a ruddy shepherd with fine eyes and good looking tending his flock. Mordechai Medal: Mordechai sits fasting clothed in sack and ashes; the words Mordechai Coin in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. Abraham and Sara Medal: A family with a young child under a starry sky and the words which were promised to Abraham I will make of thee a great nation in English and in Hebrew. Joshua Medal: The horns of the antelope on the reverse side signifies Joshua s majesty and courage. In face of the enemy he remained steadfast like the horns of the antelope . David Medal: The Citadel on the reverse side relates to David the King and the fortress he built in Jerusalem which became the capital of Israel. Mordechai Medal: The royal crown the Jews rejoicing and the words Mordechai was great in the King s house in English and Hebrew. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Tamar Tsohar Moriah Levy Lilach Rubin Naamah Lederer. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 71733413 2006 2007 Bronze 59 |
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State of Israel Coins Monitin Mordechai Bronze Medal $181.09 The Midrash relates that Mordechai was Great in the House of the King and renowned in all the lands …. and for what was his Monitin his reputation sack and ashes on the one hand and a golden crown on the other . According to the Midrash the coin issued in honor of Mordechai depicts the upturning of circumstances from death decree and mourning to joy and royalty. Mordechai first sits in fast clothed in sack and ashes praying and beseeching for the annulation of the harsh decree. Finally he goes out before the King in royal attire…and the City of Shushan rejoiced and was glad . The coin publicized the miracle that occurred to the Jews. The Mordechai Medal concludes the series of four medals whose designs are based on the descriptions in the Midrash of the coins issued in honor of the four renowed biblical personalities: Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai. Obverse:. Mordechai sits fasting clothed in sack and ashes; the words Mordechai Coin in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The royal crown the Jews rejoicing and the words Mordechai was great in the King s house in English and Hebrew. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Face: Tamar Tsahar. Reverse: Naamah Lidrar. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 11733590 2007 Bronze 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Joshua Bronze Medal $181.09 In the Midrash it is told that four leading biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each of them gained world renown. The word used by the Midrash for Coin is the word Monitin and interestingly this appears to be the root of the words Money Monnaie and Moneta that stem from Latin. In modern Hebrew the word Monitin denotes good reputation . The Midrash also describes the designs that appeared on each side of the coins. Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation has chosen to strike the coins described in the Midrash on medals. Art Students of the Emunah Academy for Women Jerusalem have been invited to submit designs and the winning designs have been chosen out of those submitted. First in the series was the Abraham and Sarah Medal that was introduced in our last promotion. This came in a Set Presentation Box designed to hold all the four medals in the series. Each of the medal versions of this medal are still available and the whole series may be ordered on a standing order basis. We now proudly present the Joshua Medal. The firstling of his herd grandeur is his and his horns are like the horns of a wild ox… is the blessing bestowed upon the Tribe of Joseph by Moses before his death. Joshua came from the Tribe of Ephraim the son of Joseph. These are the elements on the Joshua Coin described by the Mishnah. The ox signifies the strength of Joshua and the horns of the antelope his majesty and courage. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. In face of the enemy nevertheless he remained steadfast like the horns of the antelope . These two aspects of his personality are expressed on the two sides of the medal. Obverse:. The ox on the obverse side signifies the strength of Joshua. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. Reverse:. The horns of the antelope on the reverse sid |
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State of Israel Coins Purim Bronze Medal $181.09 The name Purim is derived from the Persian word pur meaning lot . Haman cast lots in order to determine the day for the mass destruction of all the Jews. However with the help of Mordechai and his niece Esther the events took a miraculous turn and the Jews were saved. The wicked decree was canceled and Haman and his ten sons were hanged on a tree. On Purim celebrated on the 14th of Adar the Scroll of Esther a book of the Bible is read twice: once on the eve of the holiday and once the morning of Purim. In Jerusalem and walled cities Purim is celebrated a day later. Purim is a day of joy with feasting drinking and costumes. People send gifts of food to one another and especially to the poor. Obverse:. The Scroll of Esther. On the opened part appears the nscription PURIM in Hebrew and English. Upon the rolled part of the scroll the words Scroll of Esther in Hebrew. Reverse:. To the right a bottle of wine and a goblet. Below Mishloah Manot (gifts of food) and Purim coins (signifying the Purim Half Sheqel customarily given to the synagogue during the holiday). In the upper portion a Hebrew inscription from the book of Esther …feasting and joy and of sending choice portions to one another and gifts to the poor). Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal Silver 935 in Hebrew and English; gold medal milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Avraham Part. Bronze/tombac Kremnica Mint . Slovakia. Silver The Government Mint. Gold Kretschmer. Details: 15240592 1995 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 85.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Monitin Series David Bronze Medal $181.09 The Midrash relates that four biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each of them gained world renown. The Midrash also describes the designs that appeared on each side of the coins. Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation has chosen to strike the coins described in the Midrash on medals. The coin dedicated to David is described thus in the Midrash: Staff and Pack on one side and a Citadel on the other relating to the Tower of David . Obverse:. The obverse side of the medal reflects David s origins a youth a ruddy shepherd with fine eyes and good looking tending his flock. Reverse:. The Citadel on the reverse side relates to David the King and the fortress he built in Jerusalem which became the capital of Israel. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Tamar Zahar. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. |
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Coins And Crosses $9.99 Coins And Crosses |
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Assorted X-Large Coins: 5 LBS $48.69 Assorted X-Large Coins: 5 LBSWant to feel like you found a treasure? Spread these gold coins around your room! You can have a bite if you feel hungry! This item comes in three different colors: Copper, Silver, Bronze for people who can’t choose which color they want!FLAVOR: Chocolate |
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State of Israel Coins Happy Birthday Bronze Medal $181.09 For the first time ever you can wish your loved ones a Happy Birthday with a state medal or adillion. This is a lasting valuable and unforgettable birthday card. Obverse:. A bow symbolizing a birthday present and the words HAPPY BIRTHDAY in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The words till 120 the traditional Jewish birthday wish in Hebrew and English. In the bronze medal the inscription is surrounded by concentric circles of numbers from 1 to 120. The silver and gold medals have a bouquet of flowers to the right of the inscription. Edge:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left with serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal SILVER 935 in Hebrew and English; Gold medal milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Lili Sheer. Reverse Ruben Nutels. Moshe Man. Silver and gold reverse Tidhar Dagan. Bronze/tombac Hecht. Silver 19 mm. Kretschmer. Silver 37 mm. The Government Mint. Details: 15166594 1990 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Monitin Abraham Sara Bronze Medal $181.09 In the language of the Midrash Monitin means coins similar to the term used in many other languages Money Moneta and Monnaie. According to the Midrash since a coin travels the world He who has a coin bearing his name…… is known and recognized by all. In modern Hebrew Monitin means reputation or renown. The Midrash mentions the coins issued in honor of four biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai and describes both sides of the coins. The Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation decided to issue medals with the designs of the coins described in the Midrash. A competition was conducted among students at the Emunah Art Academy for Women under the direction of Meir Eshel. The first medal is dedicated to Abraham and Sarah. The Midrash describes an elderly man and elderly woman on one side a boy and girl on the other . The coin symbolizes the miracle of the birth of Isaac to such elderly parents. Obverse:. The images of Abraham and Sarah with a tree planted in the ground behind them; the inscription ABRAHAM AND SARAH COIN appears in Hebrew and English along the upper section of the medal. Reverse:. The images symbolizing the new generation with 18 stars above them; the verse I WILL MAKE OF THEE A GREAT NATION is inscribed in Hebrew and English from the upper section of the coin along the edges. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Obverse: Tamar Tzohar. Reverse: Moriya Levi. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 11696590 2006 Bronze/Tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins To Father with Love Bronze Medal $181.09 The medal To Father With Love expresses the love and admiration for fathers which it is not always easy to express in words. These are universal feelings and are expressed in this medal in universal symbols: a flower and the word father in several languages. This medal is the counterpart of the Best Mom medal. Obverse:. A flower. On the right along the circumference the Hebrew inscription to father with love . Reverse:. The word father in Hebrew Russian English Yiddish and French. Below to the left of the inscription a heart. The medal was issued in two versions as a result of an error in the first in which the Russian word for father was misspelled. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal SILVER 935 in Hebrew and English; 18 mm. and 12.5 mm. gold medals milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver are numbered. Bronze/tombac with typographical error 486 numbered; 197 melted. Silver with typographical error 299 numbered; 82 melted. Designer:. Obverse Ruth Lubin. Reverse Ronit Salomon and Sharon Berman. Bronze/tombac Hecht. Silver The Government Mint. Gold Kretschmer. Details: 15241598 1995 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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Any 2 for 27.95 Collective Service Coins $31.9 Each coin is distinctly designed, professionally made, hand painted with soft enamel, all come with diamond-beveled edge. These coins are a bronze base collectible series recognizing active duty and veteran service. These products are prized not only by military members, but also by the families, and supporters of our country, or get one that commemorates fallen heroes and /or a specific conflict.Coins specifications: 1.5 oz bronze alloy base metal, this makes the coin heavier than most 4 mm thick, most coins are 3 mm thick 42 mm wide (1 5/8″) All come with a diamond cut beveled edge Most have an exclusive copyrighted design. |
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State of Israel Coins Thank You Bronze Medal $201.79 I wanted to say. Thank you so much . But words would not convey. My feeling as such. Now have I found. A true token of worth . An Israel State Medallion;. The most beautiful way on earth. To say Thanks a million . Obverse:. The words for thank you in Hebrew Yiddish Czech French German English Russian Arabic Spanish and Japanese from top to bottom. Reverse:. The Hebrew word todah (thank you) with a flower as the letter vav . Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left with serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver 45mm medal SILVER 935 in Hebrew and English; Silver 37mm medal STERLING SILVER in Hebrew and English; Gold medal G.585 in Hebrew and English. Serialization:. All medals are numbered. Designer:. Nathan Karp. Bronze/tombac Hecht. Gold The Government Mint. Details: 15186706 1990 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Jordan River Bronze Medal $181.09 The Jordan is the largest and most famous river in Israel. Important events have taken place at the Jordan River and it is considered very holy in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The Jordan begins on the slopes of Mt. Hermon. It flows southward to the Sea of Galilee then through the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea a total length of 500 km. and a descent of about 1 000 m. Numerous streams feed the Jordan from the Samaria hills in the west the Golan heights and the Gilead in the east and from the Banias River at the foot of Mt. Hermon. A talmudic legend tells us that the name of the Jordan comes from Dan one of its sources. Obverse:. The winding Jordan River as seen in a satellite photograph. In the north part of the Sea of Galilee and in the south part of the Dead Sea. Along the circumference the words JORDAN RIVER in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The Banias Waterfall one of the sources of the Jordan in the midst of rich vegetation with Mt. Hermon in the background. Top right along the circumference the word BANIAS in Hebrew and English. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left with serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal SILVER 935 in Hebrew and English. Serialization:. All medals are numbered. Designer:. Yaacov Enyedi. Bronze/tombac Hecht. Silver The Government Mint. Details: 15179597 1990 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Shavuot Bronze Medal $181.09 Shavuot is the shortest of the three holidays during which Jews made pilgrimage to the Temple. The other two Passover and Sukkot last a week each while Shavuot is but a single day. Despite this pilgrims laden with first fruits made their way to Jerusalem bringing figs grapes and raisins an ox with gilt horns leading the way. The people of Jerusalem would go out to greet the pilgrims and the Levites received them with song. Shavuot is the harvest holiday as it says in Exodus 23:16: You shall observe the festival of harvest of the first fruits of your labor of what you sow in the field . Nowadays it is customary on this holiday to decorate the home with the seven species: wheat barley grapes figs pomegranates olives and dates. Obverse:. Inscribed: Time of the giving of our Torah in Hebrew with tablets of the covenant (Ten Commandments) incorporated. An ear of barley an olive branch and a cluster of grapes. The word SHAVUOT in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. Stylized field and figure harvesting. Lines made by harvesters in shape of stylized Star of David. Hebrew inscription. You shall observe the feast of the first fruits . Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal Silver 935 in Hebrew and English; gold medal milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Nathan Karp. Reverse Ruben Nutels. Bronze/tombac Hecht. Silver The Government Mint. Gold Kretschmer. Details: 15209596 1993 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 85.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins The Sabbath Bronze Medal $181.09 Consecrating one day of the week for rest was intended to uplift man to a more spiritual existence and remove him from the toil and concerns of daily life. The Sabbath unites Jews everywhere and draws together members of every Jewish community. This special day is characterized by festivity and family. Rest from work is absolute and applies to one s servants and even to animals: …but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God thou shalt not do any work thou nor thy son nor thy daughter thy manservant nor thy maidservant nor thy cattle nor the stranger that is within thy gates (Exodus 20:10). On Sabbath eve the women light and bless the candles. The festive meal is accompanied by prayer and song. Obverse:. The Hebrew inscription Shabbat Shalom surrounded by symbols of the Sabbath: two lit candles a kiddush cup and the Challa a braided bread. In the lower margin the words shabbath shalom . Reverse:. A gateway formed by two candles and the word Shabbat in Hebrew letters between them signifying the entrance of the Sabbath. Concentric rings emanating from the candles symbolize the six secular days of the week. The Tablets of the Law in the background. The Hebrew words remember the Sabbath and keep it holy . Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew and English with serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal SILVER 935 in Hebrew and English. The gold medal is milled. Serialization:. The bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Galia and Man Eisen. Reverse Dror BenDov. Bronze/tombac Kretschmer. Silver and gold The Government Mint. Details: 15187590 1990 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 85.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Yom Kippur Bronze Medal $181.09 Yorn Kippur the Day of Atonement is unique in its holiness and purpose: forgiveness of each individual and of the Jewish people for their sins. This is the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance which begin with Rosh Hashana (the New Year). This is the only day during which worshippers in the synagogue wrap themselves in the prayer shawl for evening as well as morning prayer. The Torah declares that on Yom Kippur all sins will be forgiven (Leviticus 16:30) our Sages interpreted that only those sins made by man against the Lord will be pardoned while those made against a fellow man will be forgiven only upon direct reconciliation. The closing prayer concludes with the blowing of the Shofar a ram s horn. Obverse:. A talit (prayer shawl) and the Hebrew words repentance prayer and charity . Below along the circumference the words YOM KIPPUR in Hebrew and Latin letters. Reverse:. Engraving upon an Ark of the Covenant of the 14th century. In the center the Hebrew inscription: forgive a holy people on this sacred day . On either side of the ark a shofar. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal Silver 935 in Hebrew and English; gold medal milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Nathan Karp. Reverse Ruben Nutels. Bronze/tombac and gold Kretschmer. Silver The Government Mint. Details: 15210597 1993 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 85.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Succot Bronze Medal $181.09 Succot (Feast of Tabernacles) is known as the Time of Our Rejoicing marking the culmination of the period of introspection the Days of Repentance. Succot is also known as the Season of the Harvest . The feature of this holiday are the succot temporary dwellings resembling those in which our forefathers dwelt following the Exodus from Egypt. It is customary to invite guests to the succot including the Seven Divine Guests: Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Moses Aaron and David. It is an obligation to acquire the Four Species: a palm frond myrtle willow and an etrog (a citrus fruit resembling a lemon) which are held together to symbolize the unity of the Jewish people. This is one of the three holidays of pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Obverse:. The inscription SUCCOT in Hebrew and Latin letters is surrounded by four palm fronds forming the outline of a succa with two pomegranates above each frond. Reverse:. The Four Species: Etrog palm frond myrtle and willow with a curved ribbon joining them. Above in Hebrew the inscription You shall rejoice on your festival . Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left and serial number. Bronze/tombac medal BRONZE in Hebrew and English; Silver medal Silver 935 in Hebrew and English; gold medal milled. Serialization:. Bronze/tombac and silver medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Ehud Shafrir. Reverse Ruben Nutels. Bronze/tombac and gold Kretschmer. Silver The Government Mint. Details: 15204596 1992 Bronze/tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Hanukka Bronze Medal (38.5mm) $165.57 The eight days of Hanukka which begin on the 25th of Kislev are days of joy. At the entrances of houses lamps are lit in order to show the miracle of the flask of oil. During the Second Temple period when Hellenistic kings issued decrees harmful to Israel preventing them from studying Torah and performing mitzvot and desecrated the Temple a miracle occurred: Having achieved victory over their enemies the Hasmoneans entered the Temple and there found a single flask of pure oil enough to burn for one day. This flask lasted eight days. To commemorate this a light is added on each successive night of the holiday until all eight burn on the final day. The symbolism of victory of few over many and freedom are relevant to this day. Obverse:. Stylized Hanukka lamp which incorporates the Hebrew word Hanukka in its branches. Below along the circumference the inscription HANUKKA . Reverse:. A flask of oil from which a drop is poured. The Hebrew inscription on the lamp says a great miracle occurred here . Along the circumference the Hebrew inscription who performed miracles for our forefathers . Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left serial number and metal BRONZE in Hebrew and English. Serialization:. All medals are numbered. Designer:. Alex Deutsch. Bronze/tombac Kremnica Mint Slovakia. Details: 15255380 Bronze 38.5 Diameter mm. 30.2 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Petach Tikva Bronze Medal $165.57 In the summer of 1878/5638 Jews from the Old City of Jerusalem settled in a desolate swamp area that today is Petach Tikva. In 2008 the Mother of Agricultural Settlements celebrates its 130th anniversary. Over the years agriculture gave way to industry and in recent years to hi tech companies. Today Petach Tikva is among the largest and most modern cities and industrial zones in Israel. Obverse:. The Petach Tikva Medal features Old vs. New: the entrance to the home of the Baron Edmund de Rothschild alongside the city s famous Chords Bridge. The orange represents the agricultural origins of the moshava (agricultural town). Reverse:. The common reverse of all medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11833380 2008 Bronze/Tombac 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.2 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Ramat Hasharon Bronze Medal $165.57 At the beginning of the 20th Century an idealistic group of new immigrants left Jaffa to build a new life. Enduring nature s hardships and threats from Arab neighbors they tilled the soil and built the City of Peace which later became Ramat Hasharon . After the State of Israel was established the small village helped build the nation by accommodating part of the large Jewish immigration from the Arab countries in tents. These immigrants in their turn contributed to the growth and prosperity of the village which today is the city of Ramat Hasharon with its green surroundings and high standards of living. Obverse:. The Ramat Hasharon. Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11817380 2008 Bronze/Tombac 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.8 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Holocaust General Bronze Medal $201.79 Everyone Has a Name is the first State Medal to be issued in memory of the individual victims of the Holocaust. It serves as a tangible memorial for future generations. The medal was authorized by the Ministerial Committee for Ceremonies and Symbols assisted by a prestigious Public Committee. The general medal commemorating all of the Holocaust victims was issued in bronze silver and gold. Obverse:. The Star of David with the word Jude reminiscent of the yellow patch worn by the Jews of the ghettos and in the camps with flames of fire burning in the lower part of the medal. The silver medal bears a yellow silk screen in place of the patch. The words REMEMBER…NEVER FORGET are inscribed in Hebrew along the upper border of the medal and in English along the lower border. Reverse:. On the general medal the words IN MEMORY OF THE HOLOCAUST VICTIMS are inscribed in Hebrew and in English above barbed wire. The words are also inscribed in Yiddish along the upper border and in French along the lower border. On the personal medal the words EVERYONE HAS A NAME are inscribed in Hebrew along the upper border and in English along the lower border. The middle of the medal is blank intended for inscription of the individual name (on the bronze and silver medals). Barbed wire appears along the lower border of the medal. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the serial number. Designer:. Yossi Lemel some 150 members of his family perished in the Holocaust. Silk Screen:. Eldan Silk Screens. Gold Medal: The Government Mint Jerusalem. Silver and Bronze Medals: Hecht Mint Tel Aviv. Details: 11530700 2003 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Blessed be this Home Bronze Medal $201.79 It is a common custom to hang a blessing for the home at its entrance to preserve the welfare of the house and its inhabitants. The blessing is engraved on this modelia. The design expresses the hope of living in peace security and prosperity in our homes. Obverse:. The blessing for the home in Hebrew is engraved within a frame in the shape of a house. Within the frame are two doves of peace and a pair of hands. Around the frame are stylized decorations of fruits of the Seven Species: grape vine fig and pomegranate. Reverse:. The blessing for the home in English Blessed Be This Home is engraved within a frame in the shape of a house. Within the frame are two doves of peace and a pair of hands. Around the frame are stylized decorations of fruits of the Seven Species: grape vine fig and pomegranate. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left the metal BRONZE in Hebrew and English and the serial number. The 150 mm. modelias are numbered with plaques. Designer:. Gideon Keich. Medal Kretschmer. Modelia Hecht. Details: 15235709 1995 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Jerusalem Reunification Bronze Medal $201.79 The 40th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem is being marked in Israel by many official events and at our Corporation by the striking of a State Medal. Since King David made the city the capital of his kingdom more than three thousand years ago Jerusalem has remained the capital of the Jewish people. At the end of the War of Independence in 1948 Jerusalem was divided into two and the city that was declared the capital of the State of Israel by the Knesset in April 1949 remained divided for 19 years until the Six Day War of 1967. On June 7 1967 28 Iyar 5727 less than three days after the outbreak of the war Israeli troops claimed victory over the opposing forces defending the Old City. The Israel Government declared Jerusalem Day a symbol of the historic bond between the city and the Jewish people and of its reunification. In 1980 the Knesset enacted the Basic Law Jerusalem declaring the united city of Jerusalem to be capital of Israel. The 40th Anniversary of Reunification is being celebrated throughout the year. Obverse:. The official emblem of these celebrations decorates the obverse of this new State Medal. Reverse:. On the reverse the Western Wall the heart of the city and the most revered site. Edge:. Designer:. Igal Gabay. Gold medal: The Government Mint Jerusalem. Silver and Bronze medals: Hecht Mint Tel Aviv. Details: 11770700 2007 Bronze 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Beit Shemesh Bronze Medal $165.57 The second medal in this series a special national initiative in cooperation with the Union of Local Authorities in Israel honors the city of Beit Shemesh. Beit Shemesh is a city of the future with a rich and distinguished past. The sons of Aaron the Priest were here 3 300 years ago and the Kings of Judaea waged wars on her borders. Situated between Jerusalem and the coastal plain blessed with breathtaking views of forests and nature preserves moderate climate and clear mountain air Beit Shemesh is enjoying an unprecedented period of building expansion and immigrant absorption. Obverse:. On the face of the medal a sculpture of the Holy Ark by the artist Afik Peli located in the Beit Shemesh Sculpture Garden; in the background the Education Center. Around the circumference appears the verse: and they of Beit Shemesh were reaping…and saw the Ark and rejoiced… (Samuel I 6). Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series an urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11780390 2008 Bronze 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.8 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Nazareth Bronze Medal $181.09 During its first centuries Nazareth was inhabited by Jews only. Over the generations its Christian population grew because of its sacred significance for them. At the end of the 12th century and in the wake of the wars that followed the city was destroyed by the Moslem conquerors. It was only in 1620 that Amir Fachat permitted the Franciscan monks to build churches and monasteries there. Today Nazareth is filled with shrines attracting Christian pilgrims among them the Church of Annunciation the largest among Catholic churches in the Middle East. Obverse:. A modernistic panorama of the city consisting of horizontal lines of five different degrees of thickness. On the rim below Nazareth in English. Reverse:. A section of an inscription on marble dating from the 4th century discovered in Caesarea. Inscribed on the section is the fact that the 18th of the priestly watches that served in the temple came from Nazareth. This archeological discovery proves the Jewish character of Nazareth during the early centuries of C.E. On the rim the legend The 18th course Hapizzes Nazareth in Hebrew and English. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. Serialization:. All the medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Studio Ness. Reverse Ya akov Anidi. Bronze Hecht. Silver Israel Government Mint. Jerusalem. Details: 15083592 1981 Bronze/Tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Qiryat Gat Bronze Medal $165.57 The history of Qiryat Gat goes back to King David who fought in the Philistine city of Gat. In the War of Independence the area was liberated from the Egyptians by the IDF. Founded in 1956 Qiryat Gat is an urbanindustrial center in the Lahish Region linking the center of the country and the south. Over the years immigrants from more than 40 countries have settled there. Located on major transport routes Qiryat Gat is the site of modern industrial plants including hitech. Obverse:. On the medal face appears a harp the symbol of King David and the words In the city in which David fought we have built a home and garden . A computer chip represents hitech industry. Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series appear an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11816380 2008 Bronze/Tombac 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.8 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Ariel Bronze Medal $165.57 Out of the dreams and ideology of the few Ariel became a reality. The city was established in 1978 in accordance with the decision of the Israeli government and its first residents were 40 families from among the employees of Israel s Military and Aerospace Industries. Today the population is young and varied: young couples students and new immigrants. The Ariel University of Samaria is flourishing as an academic center and the industrial area provides employment for thousands of local residents. With its spectacular Judean Hills landscape and its clean fresh air Ariel is a thriving strong and stable city offering healthy living and wellbeing to all its residents. The Ariel Medal will be sent automatically at a reduced price and postage paid to all Cities of Israel subscribers that have placed a standing order. The silver and bronze medals are encased in transparent plastic easily inserted into the special collector s album. To date the medals in this series honor the following cities: Nes Tziona Beit Shemesh Kiryat Gat Ramat Hasharon Migdal Haemek Petach Tikva and Sderot. Obverse:. Ariel A City of Health and Wellbeing. Reverse:. Cities of Israel . Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Keren Nutels. Details: 11827380 Bronze in pack 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.8 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Mount Tabor Bronze Medal $181.09 The Sea of Galilee which in Talmudic days was known as the Sea of Genosar receives most of its water from the Jordan River. On its shores stands Tiberias which was built on the ruins of the Biblical city of Raquet. Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) occupies the place of an ancient settlement through which passed one of the roads leading from Palestine to Babylonia in ancient times. Christian tradition has it that Jesus and some of the apostles lived there. Over the years Christian pilgrims were drawn to this place. In Kfar Nahum a Jewish synagogue was unearthed dating back to the 3rd century together with many other discoveries from the Talmudic era. Obverse:. A panorama of the reconstructed synagogue found in Kfar Nahum. On the rim the legend Kfar Nahum in Hebrew and Capernaum in English. Reverse:. The shores of the Sea of Galilee with the Golan mountains as seen from Kfar Nahum. In the background the legend Kinnereth Sea in Hebrew and Lake Genezareth in English. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. Serialization:. All the medals are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Gabi Neuman. Reverse Degesh Agency. Bronze Hecht. Silver Israel Government Mint Jerusalem. Details: 15084598 1986 Bronze/Tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm. |
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State of Israel Coins Good Luck Bronze Medal $201.79 Our GOOD LUCK Medal is the perfect way to send your wishes for success. Obverse:. The Hebrew word (Behatzlacha) for GOOD LUCK . A silkscreen with a bouquet of flowers stemming from the letter Lamed . Reverse:. Sunshine in the background. Above it the words May he succeed in all he does in Hebrew and the words GOOD LUCK in English. Edge:. State of Israel Emblem with the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. Designer:. Avraham Pat. Silkscreen:. Eli Garbel. Details: 15288702 1998 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 70.0 Weight gm. |