Bidspirit auction | Palestine - Dr. Theodor Herzl

Palestine - Dr. Theodor Herzl Commemorative Medal - Early 20th Century - Very Rare - An early and significant commemorative medal depicting Dr. Theodor Herzl, the visionary founder of modern Zionism. This is one of the earliest medals issued in his honor, likely produced in Palestine or Europe in the early 20th century, reflecting the admiration and reverence he inspired among Jewish communities in the Land of Israel and the Diaspora. Obverse: Portrait of Dr. Theodor Herzl facing left, with the Hebrew legend: ”דר' הרצל נולד י' אייר תר”כ - נפטר ג' תמוז תרס”ד” (”Dr. Herzl, born 10 Iyar 5620 - died 3 Tammuz 5664”). Reverse: A Star of David with the word ”ציון” (”Zion”) at its center, surrounded by six small stars and the Hebrew inscription: ”אם אשכחך ירושלים תשכח ימיני” (”If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her skill”). A historically important and very rare medal, symbolizing the early commemoration of Herzl and the growing strength of the Zionist movement in the early 20th century. Weight: 3.436 g Diameter: 20 mm