Medal - Journey from Ethiopia to Jerusalem ND
2005 year| Bronze | 140 g | 70 mm |
| Location | Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2005 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 140 g |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#176592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
On the reverse, the symbols of the Ethiopian tradition and culture: the Kesim (religious leaders) on the Seged festival, homes, a synagogue, tools, and a ritual bath. Around the edge the words of a prayer in Ge’ez, their liturgical language, and in Hebrew, expressing yearning for Jerusalem, the Holy City.
Lettering: מרחוק ישתחוו לירושלים הקדושה
Engraver: Tidhar Dagan
Designers: Elias Yosef Alemu Eshetie, Meir Eshel, Osnat Eshel
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