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Pair of Israel State Silver Medals – “Liberation” 1958/1961 | Sterling Silver .935 | 61 mm 115 g + 35 mm 30 g - A pair of official Israel Government medals titled “Liberation”, among the early commemorative issues of the State of Israel. Designed by Rothschild & Lippman (Roli). Engraving by Kretschmer. Includes two sterling silver versions: Large medal – Sterling Silver .935, diameter 61 mm, catalog weight 115 g. Mintage: 2,980 pieces. Small medal – Sterling Silver .935, diameter 35 mm, catalog weight 30 g. Mintage: 4,778 pieces. Obverse: The symbol of the reborn state – a palm tree in the center, a woman joyfully lifting a child and a man planting a young tree, representing renewal and the rebuilding of the land. Inscription around: “ישראל המשוחררת תש”ח” and in English: “ISRAEL LIBERATA 1948”. Reverse: A symbolic contrast to liberation – a reproduction of the ancient Roman “JUDAEA CAPTA” coin issued after the destruction of Judea in 70 CE. Depicts a Roman soldier standing beside a palm tree and the mourning figure of Judea seated below, with the Latin inscription “IVDAEA CAPTA”. Around the edge appear chains symbolizing captivity, together with the inscriptions “יהודה השבויה” and “JUDAEA CAPTA 70 CE”. The silver medals are edge-marked with the State emblem and silver purity marking “Silver .935 / Sterling”. Condition: Attractive natural toning and age patina, light handling marks. Well preserved. Please view photos for self-grading.