Liberation

Liberation - State Medal, 1988 5748

In the 40th year of the State of Israel, IGCMC reissued its first medal, Liberation, in Platinum. The Jewish rebellion which erupted in 66 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple four years later determined the fate of the Jewish People and its land for many generations to come. Despite Rome's military power and superiority of arms, Jewish fighters forced the Romans to mobilize even larger forces. Had the Romans not mobilized additional legions, the outcome may have been different. In honor of their victory, the Romans issued a series of victory coins depicting "Judaea Capta" - a palm tree, the symbol of Judaea, next to a male or female Jewish prisoner. The State of Israel Liberation medal juxtaposes Israel's enslavement and liberation.

Description

Obverse:Dale palm with seven fronds and two clusters of fruit. To the right, a Jewish farmer plants a tree, symbol of liberated Israel, and to the left, a woman joyfully liftsupher child. The inscription "ISRAEL LIBERATED 1948" in Hebrew and English. In the lower portion, the symbol of Israel's 40th Anniversary and the word "Israel" in Hebrew.

Reverse: Replica of Roman coin of 71 CE, also depicting a date palm in the center. To the right of it, a mourning Jewess (symbolizing Judaea) sitting upon armor. To the left of the tree, a bearded Jewish captive with his arms tied at his back and weapons in the background. "IVDEA CAPTA" and "SC" below (Judaea is captured/ by decision of the Senate). In the modern setting around the replica, a chain symbolizing captivity. The words "JUDAEA CAPTIVE 70 C.E." in Hebrew and English.

Edge: State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL" and the metal "PURE PLATINUM" in Hebrew and English and the serial number.

Serialization: All medals are numbered.

Design: Rothschild and Lipman (Roli).

Engraving: Kretschmer.

Mint: Credit Gold.

Technical specifications of the medal:
Catalogue No.-55157307
Year minted-1988
Metal-Pure platinum
Diameter- 30mm
Weight- 15.55gm
Quantity- 1250