Hebrew University

Hebrew University
State Medal, 5725-1965

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serialization: Only the silver 45mm have been numbered to 2100. 300 have been melted (6 were not minted).

Designer: Dodo Shenhav.

Engraving: Kretschmer

Mint: Kretschmer