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1958 0.434 oz Judaea Capta Israel Liberata Commemorative Restrike Gold Medal
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1958 0.434 oz Judaea Capta Israel Liberata Commemorative Restrike Gold Medal
Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the historically rich 1958 Judaea Capta Israel Liberata Gold Medal, a powerful commemorative restrike that symbolizes both the fall and the rebirth of the Jewish people. Originally issued as Israel’s first official state medal in celebration of its 10th anniversary, this meaningful piece features approximately 0.434 troy ounces of gold and was struck by John Pinches Ltd. of London under the direction of famed Israeli graphic artist Otte Wallish. This special medal was made available exclusively to foreign visitors and could only be purchased with foreign currency—a reflection of Israel's fledgling economic and political conditions at the time.
The obverse is a faithful replica of a Roman coin struck to commemorate Emperor Vespasian’s conquest of Judea in 70 CE. It features a Roman soldier standing beside a mourning Jewish woman seated beneath a 10-branched palm tree, with the Latin inscription “Judaea Capta” and the Hebrew phrase “The Dispersion of Judaea,” alongside the Hebrew year 3830, which marks the beginning of the Jewish exile.
The reverse offers a vision of Israel’s renewal: an Israeli woman holding a sheaf of wheat and a male worker with a hoe, standing on either side of a seven-branched palm tree. The Latin phrase “Israel Liberata” and the Hebrew inscription “Jerusalem” reinforce the narrative of liberation, while the Hebrew date 5718 (1958) and the text “Ten Years Freedom of Israel” celebrate the young nation’s independence.
Medal Features:
- Contains 0.434 troy oz of .900 pure gold
- Secondary Market condition
- Produced by John Pinches Ltd., London
- Obverse: Replica of Roman “Judaea Capta” coin, depicting Roman soldier, mourning Jewess, palm tree, and Latin and Hebrew inscriptions
- Reverse: Depicts an Israeli woman and male laborer flanking a palm tree, with “Israel Liberata” and 10th Anniversary markings in Hebrew and Latin
A true collector’s treasure, the 1958 0.434 oz Judaea Capta Israel Liberata Commemorative Restrike Gold Medal offers more than just precious metal content—it embodies two millennia of Jewish resilience and revival. Secure this rare and meaningful piece of Israeli numismatic history today at Bullion Exchanges. Our team will ensure it arrives safely and securely at your doorstep. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service representatives.
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