Tribe of Reuben - Salvador Dali

Tribe of "Reuben"

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).

Obverse:
Tribe of "Reuben" - color lithograph depicting the mandrake flower in bright red. In the background, figures suggesting Reuben giving mandrakes to Leah, his mother. Above, the inscription "Reuben" in Hebrew and English. Below, the artists, signature "Salvdor Dali".

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.

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 - "S 999.9" in Hebrew and English ; gold medal - "G-750" in Hebrew and English.

Serialization: All medals are numbered.

Designer:
Graphics - Ronit Berzon.
Sculpture of reverse - Mark Salman.
Lithography - David Tamerin.

Mint:
Bronze / tombac and silver - Hecht.
Gold - The Government Mint.