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Judaica / Zionism - USA, Congregation Sherith Israel Centennial Token - San Francisco, 1950 - Gilt bronze round token with suspension loop, issued in 1950 to commemorate the centennial of Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco, California (1850-1950). Obverse: Features the Tablets of the Ten Commandments inscribed in Hebrew, surrounded by the English legend: ”CONGREGATION SHERITH ISREAL CENTENNIAL SAN FRANCISCO CALIF. 1850-1950”, with olive branches flanking both sides. Reverse: Displays a Star of David above the text of the Priestly Blessing: ”MAY THE LORD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE... AND GIVE THEE PEACE”, and a seven-branched Menorah with olive branches below. Issued as a commemorative token marking 100 years of one of the oldest and most historic Jewish congregations on the American West Coast. Metal: Gilt bronze Weight: 7.213 g Diameter: 24 mm