Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Israel and Judaic Gold Privately Issued Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4921		Menorah and Star of David by Agam, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1978, 35mm. 29.7 gm, 917 fine. Serial number 214 on edge. This great artist commemorates Israel's 30th anniversary of independence. Obverse features a menorah made from wire, with "Shalom" (peace) below. Reverse contains a hidden Star of David that is revealed when the medal is tilted at a certain angle, and the inscription "Star of Love" in English, French and Hebrew. A magnificent work of 20th century art. Brilliant Proof, with just a couple of microscopic contact marks on obverse. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 4922		Israel 32nd Anniversary of Independence by Marc Chagall, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1979, 60mm. 93.3 gm. (3 troy oz.).917 fine. An absolutly magificent medal by one of the 20th century's great artists. Moses holds the tablets of the Ten Commandments next to a large menorah and a tree. This mystical symbolism relates to ancient well-springs from which flow the highest values of human life. Reverse inscription in Hebrew and English: "I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people for a light of the nations." Purity and Swiss assayer mark on edge. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 4923		Titanic (Isidor & Ida Straus and Sarnoff), Privately Issued (by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame), 1998, 50mm. diameter. 71 gm., 10kt. Rare, only 40 made (this is serial numbered 02 on edge). Shortly after Ida Straus and businessman, former-Congressman, Isidor Straus chose to go down with the Titanic together rather than being separated. "Wireless" operator David Sarnoff (later head of RCA) received names of survivors. Designed by Alex Shagin. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 4924		Shekel of Israel (Masada), Privately Issued (by ISNUMAT) Gold Medal, After 1958, 25mm. 9.6 gm, 875 fine. A handsome medal, made in Israel, features the exceedingly rare Year 5 Shekel (issued in 71 CE). Also pictured is Masada, where the last Jewish holdouts committed suicide rather than be taken as slaves by the Romans at the end of the First Revolt. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $165 - 190. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 4925		Theodor Herzl, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1960, 36mm. 14.9 gm, 900 fine. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the "Father of Zionism," Theodor Herzl. The reverse contains the emblems of the Twelve Tribes. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - 290. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 4926		Theodor Herzl, Privately issued gold medal, 1960, 26mm. 7.9 gm,900 fine. Menorah and the date of Israel's independence -- May 14, 1948. Extremely Fine, with scattered light contact marks. Estimated Value $130 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4927		Theodor Herzl, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1968, 26mm. 9.2 gm, fineness not indicated. Issued to commemorate Israel's 20th Anniversary of Independence. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $165 - 185. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4928		Theodor Herzl, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1968, 16mm. 2 gm, fineness not indicated. Similar to previous lot. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $36 - 40. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $66
Lot 4929		Zeev Jabotinski, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 36mm. 15.7 gm, fineness not indicated. Large menorah on reverse with "Champion of the Jewish People." Brilliant Uncirculated, with faint contact marks in fields. Estimated Value $280 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 4930		Anne Frank, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 26mm. 7.9 gm, fineness not indicated. A tribute to one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, whose diaries are known to people throughout the world. About Uncirculated, with scattered light contact marks. Estimated Value $140 - 160. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 4931		Anne Frank, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 22mm. 5.9 gm, 900 fine. A superb portrait of Anne, with roses on the reverse. Minted in the Netherlands. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 4932		Moses & Ten Commandments, David's Tower and Knesset, Lot of 3 Privately Issued Gold Medals, Undated, 20mm. Two are 2.9 gm. and one is 2.3 gm., fineness not indicated. Small but interesting pieces. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 4933		Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1967, 26mm. 7.9 gm, fineness not indicated. Portrait of Israel's first President, and panoramic view of Jerusalem, with inscription "Sioblitus Ero Tui Irusalem." Extremely Fine sharpness with extensive contact marks. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 4934		David Ben-Gurion, Privatley Issued (by ISNUMAT) Gold Medal, Undated, 38mm. 29.7 gm, fineness not indicated. Very handsome designs by one of the 20th century's greatest medalists -- Paul Vincze. Allegorical figure on reverse, with inscription "TheVision and the Way." About Uncirculated, with slight rubbing on figure's high points. Estimated Value $500 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4935		David Ben-Gurion, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1966, 35mm. 29.6 gm, 917 fine. Handsome high relief portrait. Reverse inscription in Hebrew and English: "The destiny of Israel lies in her might and righteousness." About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4936		David Ben-Gurion, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 36mm. 16.9 gm, fineness not indicated. With emblems of the Twelve Tribes. Brilliant Proof, with faint hairlines in obverse field. Estimated Value $275 - 315. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 4937		David Ben-Gurion, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 19mm. 3.4 gm, 900 fine. Facing portrait and symbols of the Twelve Tribes. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $55 - 65. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4938		David Ben-Gurion (Great Leaders of Israel Series), Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 20mm. 3.4 gm, 900 fine. Handsome profile, facing left. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $55 - 65. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 4939		David Ben-Gurion (Political Leaders in the World Series), Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 13mm. 1.5 gm, 900 fine. Tiny, but handsome portrait, with flags of the world on reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, with faint contact marks in obverse field. Estimated Value $30 - 35. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 4940		Ely Cohen, National Hero, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 27mm. 14.9 gm, fineness not indicated. High relief portrait, with map of northern Israel in background. About Uncirculated, with faint hairlines in fields. Estimated Value $245 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 4941		Ely Cohen, National Hero, Privately Issued Gold Medal, Undated, 23mm. 8.3 gm, fineness not indicated. Similar to previous lot. About Uncirculated, with faint hairlines in fields. Estimated Value $135 - 155. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 4942		Moshe Dayan (3/4 Portrait Facing Left), Private Gold Medal, Undated, 26mm. 7.7 gm, 900 fine. 3/4 portrait with eye-patch, facing left, inscribed "Gen. M. Dayan." Emblems of the Twelve Tribes on reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, with hairlines in fields. Estimated Value $125 - 145. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 4943		Moshe Dayan (Facing Portrait), Private Gold Medal, 1967, 27mm. 8 gm, fineness not indicated. Facing portrait, with eye-patch, inscribed "Moshe Dayan." Reverse features Jerusalem Lion's Gate. Issued following 6-Day War. Brilliant Uncirculated, with few light contact marks. Estimated Value $130 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4944		Moshe Dayan (Western Wall), Private Gold Medal, 1967, 26mm. 9.6 gm, fineness not indicated. Profile left, with Western Wall behind, dated "5-11, VI, 1967." Tower of David on reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, faint wipe marks in reverse field. Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4945		Moshe Dayan (7/8 View, Facing Right), Private Gold Medal, 1967, 26mm. 9.4 gm, fineness not indicated. 7/8 view portrait with eye-patch, facing right. Reverse features panoramic view of Jerusalem, the dates 1948, 1956 and 1967, and Latin inscription "Si Oblitus Ero Tui Irusalem." Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $155 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 4946		Moshe Dayan (7/8 View Facing Left), Private Gold Medal (1968), 23mm. 8.2 gm, fineness not indicated. Profile facing left, with Jerusalem gate in background. Issue on Israel's 20th anniversary, to commemorate the 1956 Sinai Campaign. Rifles and flags of Israel, Great Britain and France on reverse. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $135 - 155. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 4947		Moshe Dayan (3/4 View, Facing Right), Private Gold Medal, 1967, 23mm. 7.1 gm, fineness not indicated. Attractive design on reverse of soldier kneeling within a Star of David. Issued in the Netherlands. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $115 - 135. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 4948		Dayan, Rabin & Dori, Private Gold Medal, Undated, 23mm. 8.2 gm, fineness not indicated. High relief portraits of three Israeli Military leaders "J. Dori 1948, J. Rabin 1964 and M. Dayan 1953." Reverse features emblem of Israeli Army and inscription "Peace be within thy walls." Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks in obverse field. Estimated Value $135 - 155. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4949		Moshe Dayan & Yitzhak Rabin, Private Gold Medal (1967), 23mm. 8.8 gm, fineness not indicated. Profiles of the two heroes of the Six-Day War, facing left, with Western Wall in background. Tower of David on reverse, with inscription "Liberation of Jerusalem." Uncirculated. Estimated Value $145 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4950		Levi Eshkol, Private Gold Medal, 1968, 23mm. 8.9 gm, fineness not indicated. Issued by the American Israel Numismatic Association, sculpted by Ralph Menconi, and struck by Medallic Art Co. High relief portrait of Levi Eshkol, the Prime Minister of Israel. The reverse features a map of Israel including all of the conqured territory following the 6-Day War. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $145 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 4951		Golda Meir, Private Gold Medal, Undated, 20mm. 3 gm, 750 fine. Portrait of Golda Meir. Reverse pictures the Knesset with inscriptions: "And I will restore thy judges as they were before and thy counsellors of old (Isaiah 1:26)" and "House of Parliament, Jerusalem." Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $45 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 4952		Golda Meir, Private Gold Medal, Undated, 20mm. 3.4 gm, 900 fine. Nice facing portrait within a frosty frame. Reverse pictures "The Knesset -- Israel's Parliament, Jerusalem." Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4953		In Memoriam (Israeli Armed Forces), Private Gold Medal, Undated, 23mm. 8.2 gm., fineness not indicated. Memorial flames emerge from inverted helmet, with inscription "In Memoriam" in English and Hebrew. A broken tree and a rifle are on the reverse, surrounded by: "In midst of life, we are in death." Uncirculated. Estimated Value $135 - 155. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 4954		Bar Mitzvah, Private Gold Medal, Undated, 27mm. 7.8 gm, 750 fine. Obverse features young boy, with tallis over his head, holding a yad in his right hand, and reading from the Torah. A young boy puts on tefillin on the reverse. Lamination above head on obverse, as made. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $110 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 4955		John F. Kennedy, Private Gold Medal, 1966, 34mm. 9.1 gm, fineness not indicated. Commemorates the Kennedy Memorial in Jerusalem; inscribed "Thou lovest righteousness and hatest wickedness (Psalms 45:7)." Uncirculated. Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253