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11th Maccabiah Games

1981 year
Bronze (Tombac) 98 g 59 mm
Description
Location
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
› Tokens
Year
1981
Composition
Bronze (Tombac)
Weight
98 g
Diameter
59 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#352986
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Figures of athletes engaged in various sports activities and a citation from Isaiah 40:31 "They shall run and not be weary" in Hebrew and English.

Edge

The emblem of the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, and its initials in Hebrew and English.

Comment

The "Maccabi" World Federation was established in Europe in 1902. After "Hitlerism" took over Central Europe, the Federation executive moved to Palestine, where every four years an all-Jewish sports event "Maccabiah" is held, recognized by the International Olympics Committee. The 11 th "Maccabiah" in 1981, was attended by 3,500 athletes from 34 countries and was one of the largest Jewish sports events that ever took place.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  4525 - - - - - -

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