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Lot 171 Four Medals with a Portrait of Moses Montefiore

1-2. Two medals. London, ca. 1900. Obverse: Portrait of Moses Montefiore. On the margins an inscription in Hebrew: "Sir
1-2. Two medals. London, ca. 1900. Obverse: Portrait of Moses Montefiore. On the margins an inscription in Hebrew: "Sir
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,188
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1-2. Two medals. London, ca. 1900.
Obverse: Portrait of Moses Montefiore. On the margins an inscription in Hebrew: "Sir Moshe Montefiore…". Reverse: Emblem of the Montefiore family and the inscription: "Sir Moses Montefiore Oberscherif von Kent & London". One medal is made of silver (diameter 37 mm); the other medal is silver plated, with a hook (35 mm.).
3. Obverse: Portrait of Moses Montefiore and an inscription "the generous minister Moses Montefiore…". Reverse: Portrait of Baron Rothschild. Above his head appears a Star of David. Inscription surrounds the illustration: "The generous minister Baron Edmond Rothschild…" Diameter: 30 mm. Hook for hanging and ribbon.
4. Medal with Montefiore's portrait and inscription in Dutch: "Weldadigheidsvereeniging Montefiore" [charity society, Montefiore]. Diameter: 30 mm. Hook.
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Lot 172 Medal – Second Zionist Congress

Medal commemorating the second Zionist congress. Paris, 1898. Obverse: the inscription "…I shall gather Israel and bring
Medal commemorating the second Zionist congress. Paris, 1898. Obverse: the inscription "…I shall gather Israel and bring
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Medal commemorating the second Zionist congress. Paris, 1898.
Obverse: the inscription "…I shall gather Israel and bring them to their land". Reverse: Allegoric relief – a family looking at a woman who points at the direction of the rising sun.
Diameter: 62 mm.
See: "Jewish Tradition in Art, the Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica", by Dr. Isaiah Shachar. Item no. 764.
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Lot 173 Medallion – Second Zionist Congress

Medallion commemorating the second Zionist congress. 1898. Obverse: Five portraits. In the center – Herzl's portrait surround
Medallion commemorating the second Zionist congress. 1898. Obverse: Five portraits. In the center – Herzl's portrait surround
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Medallion commemorating the second Zionist congress. 1898.
Obverse: Five portraits. In the center – Herzl's portrait surrounded by those of Max Nordau, Bernard Lazar, Max Emanuel Mandelstam and Rabbi Moshe Gaster (the name in Hebrew appears under each portrait). The portraits are surrounded by vegetal decorations.
Reverse: a star of David and in the center the verse "I shall take the sons of Israel and bring them to their land". Surrounding inscription in Yiddish: "presidium dem 2-tn kongres der tsayonistn in Basel 28-30 August 1898" [Second Zionist congress in Basel].
Diameter: 29 mm. Remnants of a hook for hanging.
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Lot 174 Medallion – JNF – "Geula Titnu La'aretz"

JNF Medallion, [1910s or 1920s]. Cast copper. Signed:"Roukhomovsky, Paris". Obverse: Menorah with a Star of David.
JNF Medallion, [1910s or 1920s]. Cast copper. Signed:"Roukhomovsky, Paris". Obverse: Menorah with a Star of David.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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JNF Medallion, [1910s or 1920s].
Cast copper. Signed:"Roukhomovsky, Paris".
Obverse: Menorah with a Star of David. Under the Menorah's base appears the inscription "Keren Kayemet LeIsrael" with stalks of grain and a cluster of grapes.
Reverse: a child inserting a coin into a JNF box on the background of the map of Eretz Israel on which the Moshavot are marked. On the right border: "Geula titnu laaretz".
Diameter: 25 mm. Hook for hanging.
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Lot 175 Medallion – Opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem

Medallion in honor of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, 1925. Obverse: front of the Hebrew University buildi
Medallion in honor of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, 1925. Obverse: front of the Hebrew University buildi
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
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Medallion in honor of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, 1925.
Obverse: front of the Hebrew University building and the inscription: "From Zion shall come forth Torah and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem".
Reverse: a Star of David with an inscription in the center: "7th of Nissan 1925 Mordechai [M]inskover". Surrounded by the inscription: "Day of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem".
Diameter: 17 mm. Hook for hanging.
Rare.
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Lot 176 Five Medals Commemorating Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor

Five medals in memory of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), chief rabbi of Kovno. Kovno, Russia, [post 1896, late 1
Five medals in memory of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), chief rabbi of Kovno. Kovno, Russia, [post 1896, late 1
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,000
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Five medals in memory of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), chief rabbi of Kovno. Kovno, Russia, [post 1896, late 19th cent.].
Obverse: Portrait of Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor and the inscription "HaRav HaGaon Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor" and the dates of his birth and death.
Four medals, diameter 30 mm. Two medals with hook. Pinhole to lower part of one medal. One medal – diameter 25 mm, hook.
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Lot 177 Two Medals –the Acquittal of Mendel Beilis

Two brass medals, minted in honor of Mendel Beilis's acquittal. Eastern Europe, 1913. Obverse: Portrait of Beilis and the in
Two brass medals, minted in honor of Mendel Beilis's acquittal. Eastern Europe, 1913. Obverse: Portrait of Beilis and the in
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Two brass medals, minted in honor of Mendel Beilis's acquittal. Eastern Europe, 1913.
Obverse: Portrait of Beilis and the inscription "Mendel Beilis".
Reverse: "1913, 10th of Marcheshvan 5674" and Beilis's name in Hebrew and in Russian.
Diameter: 22 mm. A hook for hanging and a ribbon attached to one medal.
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Lot 178 Token – Jewish Congregation of Shepetivka, Ukraine

A token in the value of 1 Karb, issued on behalf of the Jewish congregation in the town of Shepetivka, (Ukraine). Obverse: In
A token in the value of 1 Karb, issued on behalf of the Jewish congregation in the town of Shepetivka, (Ukraine). Obverse: In
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $938
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A token in the value of 1 Karb, issued on behalf of the Jewish congregation in the town of Shepetivka, (Ukraine).
Obverse: Inscription in Ukrainian ("Jewish public council") and the denomination.
Reverse: Inscription - "Jewish public of the town" in Hebrew characters, vowelized. The letter "ל" is reversed.
Diameter: 28 mm.
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Lot 179 Token – Jewish Community of Mattersdorf, Hungary

Token – Mattersdorf Jewish community. Matersdorf (Hungary), [19th cent.]. Obverse: Two branches and the inscription IGM [lsra
Token – Mattersdorf Jewish community. Matersdorf (Hungary), [19th cent.]. Obverse: Two branches and the inscription IGM [lsra
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $500
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Token – Mattersdorf Jewish community. Matersdorf (Hungary), [19th cent.].
Obverse: Two branches and the inscription IGM [lsraelitische Gemeinde Mattersdorf].
Reverse: two branches and the inscription קמד [Mattersdorf Community]. It is possible that this is a slaughter token.
Diameter: 25 mm.
See: "Jewish Tradition in Art, the Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica", by Dr. Isaiah Shachar. Item no. 164 a.
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Lot 180 American Civil War Token with Hebrew Inscription, 1863

Copper token, issued during the American Civil War by the Felix Dining Saloon, a Jewish restaurant in New York, 1863. Obverse
Copper token, issued during the American Civil War by the Felix Dining Saloon, a Jewish restaurant in New York, 1863. Obverse
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American Civil War Token with Hebrew Inscription, 1863 American Civil War Token with Hebrew Inscription, 1863
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Copper token, issued during the American Civil War by the Felix Dining Saloon, a Jewish restaurant in New York, 1863.
Obverse: Name and address of the restaurant: "Felix Dining Saloon, 256 Broadway, New York" and the Hebrew word "Kosher."
Reverse: The date and an Indian Head surrounded by 13 stars.
During the American Civil War, coins were hoarded and became scarce. Privately issued tokens – of which more than 10,000 varieties have been recorded – filled the gap, issued by a wide range of merchants. Even though many Jewish merchants issued tokens, only the Felix Dining Saloon token has Hebrew letters.
Diameter: 19 mm. Condition: Extra-fine.
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Lot 181 Token – England, 17th century

Token, issued by Andrew Grace. London, 1657. Obverse: Inscription - "Andrew Grace" surrounded by: "At Fleet St
Token, issued by Andrew Grace. London, 1657. Obverse: Inscription - "Andrew Grace" surrounded by: "At Fleet St
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Token – England, 17th century Token – England, 17th century
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $800
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Token, issued by Andrew Grace. London, 1657.
Obverse: Inscription - "Andrew Grace" surrounded by: "At Fleet Street".
Reverse: Imaginary view of Jerusalem surrounded by the inscription "At Yeierusalem 1657".
Diameter: 16 mm.
Provenance: Norweb collection.
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Lot 182 Token – Auction House – Birmingham, 1798

Copper token in the value of one penny, issued by B. Jacobs, auctioneer and Ironmonger. Birmingham (England), 1798. Obverse:
Copper token in the value of one penny, issued by B. Jacobs, auctioneer and Ironmonger. Birmingham (England), 1798. Obverse:
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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Copper token in the value of one penny, issued by B. Jacobs, auctioneer and Ironmonger. Birmingham (England), 1798.
Obverse: relief of a man standing behind a counter, holding scales, and the inscription: "Penny Token 1798".
Reverse: Inscription - "B. Jacob Auctioneer Ironmonger, jfec. Welch Cross Birmingham" and a hand holding a hammer.
Diameter: 33 mm.
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