/MEDALLAS DE PLATA
The series of painting depicting the Twelve Tribes by Salvador Dali honored Israel's 25th Anniversary. Though not Jewish, Dali was profoundly impressed by the rebirth of a Jewish state after 2,000 years of exile. Zebulun: " Zebulun dwells by the sea-shore, his shore is a haven for ships, and his frontier rests on Sidon" (Genesis 49:13). Although Zebulun was regarded as a tribe of sailors, the Prophetess Deborah praised it for not behaving like the other sea-faring tribes, Dan and Asher.
Reverse Dali's creation "Hora around the Menorah" from the series "Aliyah". In the lower portion' along the circumference' the artist's name in Hebrew letters.
Description of the Medal The Tribe of "Reuben" is the second in the series depicting the Twelve Tribes by Salvdor Dali in honor of Israel's 25th Anniversary. Reuben was the oldest of the sons of Jacob. "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the first fruits of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power" (Genesis 49:3).
Reverse Dali's creation "Hora around the Menorah" from the series "Aliyah". In the lower portion' along the circumference' the artist's name in Hebrew letters.
HERMOSA MEDALLA DE PLATA ALUSIVA A LA CIUDAD DE LIMA LEY 925 DIAMETRO: 70mm PESO: 112 grms ESTA MEDALLA TIENE MEJORES DETALLES QUE LAS ULTIMAS MEDALLAS EMITIDAS POR EL BCRP. EL DISEÑO ORIGINAL DE LA MEDALLA FUE DEL FRANCES RAYMOND PELLETIER , POR LOS AÑOS 1951 AL 1958 , CUANDO FUE CONTRATADO PARA LA CASA DE LA MONEDA EN PARIS. LA MEDALLA QUE SE OBSERVA EN LAS FOTOS CORRESPONDE A UN NUEVO GRABADO EFECTUADO POR LA FIRMA ZULOETA POR LA DECADA DE LOS 90 TOMANDO COMO BASE EL DISEÑO ORIGINAL DE PELLET
EN EL REVERSO SE PUEDE OBSERVAR EL NOMBRE DEL DIFUNTO ALCALDE DE LIMA ALBERTO ANDRADE CARMONA Y EL ESCUDO DE LIMA.
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 amphitheatre 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.
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.
