The second of three auctions belonging to the estate of Ben-Zion Wax, z"l.
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LOT 139:
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) medallion: On one side, a portrait of Einstein, based on the relief at the ...
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Albert Einstein (1879-1955) medallion:
On one side, a portrait of Einstein, based on the relief at the entrance to the Mathematics Institute of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The inscription "Albert Einstein, 1879-1955" in Hebrew and English in the years 1879-1955.
On the opposite side, a mathematical formula in Einstein's handwriting. Around the rim of the medal is the inscription "Symposium of the 100th Century, Adar 1979" in Hebrew and English translation with the date March 1979.
State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. "Silver 935" and in English "Sterling".
Numbering: numbered to 2890, 12 not minted, 251 melted.
Design: Natan Karp.
Shaped and highlighted: Moshe Nov.
Mint: Kretchmer.
Diameter: 45 mm.
Weight: 47 grams.
Condition; Excellent.
