2 State Medals, Series of Cities of Israel.

Avdat

State Medal,1965

Obverse

 In the center, the arch which served as entrance to the Acropolis during all of the historical periods. To the left, columns of different sizes. The field is decorated with an engraved motif of leaves and branches on a Nabatean bowl from Avdat (1 st century CE). Below, to the left, a replica of a stone relief motif of the late Roman period, representing a bird. The name of the city, "Avdat" in Hebrew above and in English below.

Reverse

 In the center, a replica of a city-coin minted by the Nabatean King Aretas IV (9-40 CE). In the center of the coin, a double cornucopia crossed at its base. The Aramaic inscription between the horns stands for, "Aretas, Shakilat", the king and his consort. On the rim, the inscription, "Nabataean Coin 9-40 CE", in Hebrew 3769-3800 and in English below.

Edge

 The emblem of the State of Israel and the words, "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. 

Diameter 45 mm.

2.

Beit She'an

State Medal,1965

Obverse

 A composition of the main historical features of Beit She'an, as the visitor sees them today: the Tel, the Roman theatre, the synagogue mosaic, a Doric column. The name of the city, "Beit She'an" in Hebrew above and in English, below.

Reverse

 In the center, a replica of a city-coin minted in 189 CE. The coin depicts Dionysius and, at his heel, his sacred panther. Around Dionysius, in Greek letters, "Nyckie Acysmc" and the year of issue "189 CE". On the rim, an inscription "Coin of Beit She'an 3949" in Hebrew and English. The date, in English, 189 CE.

Edge

 The emblem of the State of Israel, and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. 

the madals are numbered.

condition: new