Two Medals – King David / Aaron the Prophet – Paris, 1827

1. Medal with a portrait of Aaron the Prophet. [Paris], 1827.
Obverse: Portrait of Aaron with a breastplate on his chest and the inscription" Aaron the High Priest". Marked: Barre. Reverse: Torah Ark and cherubs. Above it- the inscription "and Aaron held his hands to the people and blessed them". On the lower part "1827". Diameter: 34 mm.
See: "Jewish Tradition in Art, the Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica", by Dr. Isaiah Shachar. Item no. 751.
2. Medal with King David's portrait. Paris, 1827.
Obverse: King David's portrait and the inscription "David Ben Ishai King of Israel". Marked: Barre. Reverse: David's harp and the inscription "..I shall solve my riddle through my harp..". Inscrption on the rim: "David Paris 1827". Diameter: 32 mm.