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Israel - Pair of Bar Mitzvah Medals, .935 Silver, Gross Weight 51.89 g (Net Silver 48.52 g, 1.5599 Troy oz) - A pair of Israeli Bar Mitzvah commemorative medals struck in .935 silver. The medals commemorate the coming-of-age ceremony in Jewish tradition and feature the Hebrew inscription ”A Son of Thirteen for the Commandments” together with the biblical verse ”Beauty instead of Ashes.” Obverse: A young boy wearing tefillin while writing a Torah scroll, with the Hebrew inscription ”בן שלוש עשרה למצוות”, the verse ”פאר תחת אפר”, and the English inscription AT 13 FOR THE FULFILMENT OF THE MITZVOTH around the rim. Reverse: The State of Israel coat of arms at the center, surrounded by twelve symbols representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Technical Specifications: Issuer: Israel Type: Pair of medals Theme: Bar Mitzvah Metal: .935 Silver Gross Weight: 51.89 g Net Silver: 48.52 g Net Silver: 1.5599 Troy oz Condition: Good overall condition with light handling and storage marks visible in the photographs.