State Medal - Hebrew University
Features
| Location |
Israel
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Israel Government Coins and medals Corp. |
| Period |
State of Israel (1948-date)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1972 |
| Composition | Silver (.935) |
| Weight | 47 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 554633 |
| References | ICMC# 26009454 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com) |
Commemorative issue
Hebrew University
Series: Jerusalem Themed
Obverse
Above, a stylized engraving of the Mount Scopus campus. In the center, in raised letters, an inscription "Opened 1925 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English. Below, a stylized view of the campus on Givat Ram.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים, נחנכה תרפ"ה (באנגלית – 1925)
OPENED 1925 THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
Engraver: Kretschmer (קריצ'מר)
Designer: Dodo Shenhav
Reverse
In the center, part of the Dead Sea scrolls. An incuse portrayal of the Dead Sea, and in relief, the Hebrew University emblem. On the rim, an inscription "Wisdom hath built her house" (from Proverbs 9:1) in Hebrew and English. Between the Hebrew and the translation, are symbols of various disciplines taught at the University.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
חכמות בנתה ביתה
WISDOM HATH BUILDED HER HOUSE
Engraver: Kretschmer (קריצ'מר)
Designer: Dodo Shenhav
Edge
The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Sterling" in English.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL 🕎 מדינת ישראל SILVER 935 כסף
Mint
Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, IsraelComments
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem was the first to be established in Palestine. The inauguration ceremony took place on the 7th of Nissan 5685, April 1st, 1925 in the amphitheater on Mount Scopus. On the University's 40th year, a special medal was minted to be awarded to the University staff and to guest dignitaries.
Serialization: Only the silver 45mm have been numbered to 2100. 300 have been melted (6 were not minted).
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1972 | 1 770 | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 96.21
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Actual silver weight: 1.413 oz
Current silver price: 68.10 USD/oz (see silver price 
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