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Reuven Rubin Birth Centenary – State Medal, .999 Silver – Elijah the Prophet – 1993 - An official State Medal issued to commemorate the centenary of Israeli artist Reuven Rubin’s birth. The obverse features a color reproduction of Rubin’s “Elijah the Prophet, ” depicting Elijah ascending to heaven in a fiery chariot drawn by fiery horses, while Elisha grasps the edge of his cloak. Rubin’s signature appears to the right. The surrounding inscriptions read “אבי אבי רכב ישראל ופרשיו” and “Elijah in the Whirlwind.” The reverse bears a relief based on Rubin’s work “Saul and David, ” depicting the young David playing the harp at Saul’s feet, with the inscription “שאול ודוד – Saul and David.” .999 silver. Diameter: 50 mm. Weight: approx. 60 g. Individually numbered on the edge. Presented in its original folding olivewood display case with blue velvet lining. Minor signs of wear to the case and lining. Please examine the photographs for condition.