Auction 32 Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
By Kedem
Jul 2, 2013
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 220:

Medal – Synagogue in Cape Town, 1905

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Sold for: $700
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Auction took place on Jul 2, 2013 at Kedem
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Medal – Synagogue in Cape Town, 1905
A medal commemorating the founding of the Great Synagogue in Cape Town, South Africa, September 13, 1905. Obverse: Image of the Synagogue building, and below the Hebrew date (5665). Reverse: Star of David with the words “Tikvat Israel Community" (Hebrew) and in a circular frame the words “Great synagogue cape town - Consecrated 13 sept. 1905” (English). [The name Tikvat Israel refers to the “Cape of Good Hope” Rock, after which Cape Town is named.] Diameter: 35 mm. Bent with grooves.

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