Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 98

The Pre-Long Beach Auction June 4-7, 2017

Ancient Judaean - Modern Isreal Coins & Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1790		Israel. 5 Lirot, 1958. Dav-258; KM-21. For the 10th Anniversary of Independence. Menorah. NGC graded Proof 65. WINGS. Estimate Value $175 - 200 Ex. Danny Kaye Collection (Purchase from the Israel Government as a Proof); Ex. The Brody Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 1791		Israel. 5 Lirot, 1958. Dav-258; KM-21. For the 10th Anniversary of Independence. Menorah. NGC graded Proof 65. WINGS. Estimate Value $175 - 200 Ex. Danny Kaye Collection (Purchase from the Israel Government as a Proof); Ex. The Brody Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1792		Israel. 5 Lirot, 1958. Dav-258; KM-21. For the 10th Anniversary of Independence. Menorah. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimate Value $150 - 175 Ex. Danny Kaye Collection (Purchase from the Israel Government as a Proof); Ex. The Brody Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $100
Lot 1793		Israel. Pair of Copper Patterns, 1958. 27 mm. Edge: Israel Government Approved Issue 1948 1958; Second piece Plain edge. Radiant map of Israel. Reverse; Value and menorah. Unlisted and possible rare. Both pieces, Uncirculated. Estimate Value $100 - UP The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1794		Israel. Very Rare 1962 Tourist Industry Silver Presentation Medal. An unknown number were presented by the Government Tourist Corp. Weighs 113gm of .935 silver (though silver is not indicated on the edge). Estimate Value $300 - 350 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 1795		Israel. Terra Sancta (Holy Land), State Gold Medal, 1963. 29 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. 4,330 minted. Commemorates Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Obverse pictures the Holy Land in perspective following the style of ancient maps, with the Mediterranean Sea at the bottom. Features Biblical quote: "Love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:18)." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1796		Israel. 5 Lirot, 1963. KM-39. Seafaring. Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $125 - 150 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 1797		Israel. Extremely Rare 1963 Mint Set in White Holder with 1 Agora Rotated 180 Degrees. This set is extremely rare--with Gem BU coins and perfect white cardboard holders. But wait there's more--this set contains a 1 Agora coin with the dies rotated 180 degrees. A must have for the serious collector. Estimate Value $100 - 150 The Brody Family Collection;. View details	Realized $60
Lot 1798		Israel. 1963 Very Rare Israel Mint Set. Very rare early mint set with all coins dated 1963 except 25 agorot dated 1962. All coins are Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Staples surround each coin in the holder--exactly as originally issued by the Bank of Israel, and extremely rare thus. Haffner valued this set without staples at $80 in 1970. It would be very difficult finding a duplicate set today. Estimate Value $75 - 150 The Brody Family Collection;. View details	Realized $71
Lot 1799		Israel. Gold 50 Lirot, 1964. KM-44. Weight 0.3933 ounce. Bank of Israel - 10th Anniversary. Cornucopia. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $400 - 450 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 1800		Israel. Rare Lot of Four 1965 Israel Bonds Presentation Medals. On each obverse appears the Hebrew words "Independence and Development Bond Drive" entwined in a burst of sunshine, symbolizing the source of energy; the sun's rays cause the wheels of industry to move. Inside the wheel, spokes are seen - the enterprises which the bonds helped to develop. First medal, is 59mm tombac with signature on reverse of Prime Minister Golda Meir. Second is 59mm tombac with signature on reverse of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. Third is 59mm.115gm of 935 silver without signature on reverse. Fourth is 59mm.115gm of .935 silver with signature on reverse of Prime Minister Golda Meir. All are rare, with unknown mintages. Estimate Value $750 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 1801		Israel. Extremely Rare 1965 Bank of Israel Presentation Set. Only 100 sets were produced and used for presentation purposes. None were sold. In 1980 a damaged set sold for $750; in 1980 a perfect set sold for $2,000, and that is this set. Includes 1 Agora, 5, 10 and 25 Agorot, Half Pound and One Pound coins, all in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Here is an important opportunity to add a true rarity to your collection. Estimate Value $500 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 1802		Israel. Masada, State Gold Medal, 1965. 15 grams, 917 fine. 27 mm. Masada was built by Jonathan the Hasmonean (Maccabee) atop a steep rocky precipice rising 450 meters above the Dead Sea. Herod added to the fortications, and this is wear 960 fighters, women and children held out for three years following the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Rather than be taken as prisoners by the Romans they all chose to commit suicide. Israelis do not intend to repeat this history, explaining the mottos appearing on the medal: "Masada shall not fall again" and "We shall remain free men." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $450 - 500 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 1803		Israel. Masada, State Gold Medal, 1965. 15 grams, 917 fine. 27 mm. Masada was built by Jonathan the Hasmonean (Maccabee) atop a steep rocky precipice rising 450 meters above the Dead Sea. Herod added to the fortications, and this is wear 960 fighters, women and children held out for three years following the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Rather than be taken as prisoners by the Romans they all chose to commit suicide. Israelis do not intend to repeat this history, explaining the mottos appearing on the medal: "Masada shall not fall again" and "We shall remain free men." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $450 - 500 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 1804		Israel. Jerusalem (Bar Kochba Coin), Gold State Medal, 1966. 29 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. 3,000 minted. The only gold medal issued in the "Historic cities Coin Medals" series. Features a replica of a Sela coin issued in Jerusalem by Bar Kochba in 133 CE, and the Holy of Holies within the Temple. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1805		Israel. Rothschilds (Knesset), State Gold Medal, 1966. 30 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. Portraits of Baron Edmond de Rothschild, who greatly assisted cultural and educational institution, and his son James, whose estate contributed to building the Knesset (Israel's Parliament). Designed by Paul Vincze. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1806		Israel. Very Rare 1968 Tefahot Bank Silver Presentation Medal. Only 100 made but never distributed. Features David's Tower and bank building. 45mm, 48gm of .935 silver. Estimate Value $200 - 250 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1807		Israel. Presentation Gold Medal, 1970. 60 grams, 917 fine. 45 mm. Mintage of only 25 pieces. Exchange National Bank of Chicago - The First American Bank in Israel. Reverse: Menorah. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $1,800 - 2,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 1808		Israel. Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal), State Gold Medal, 1970. 29 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. Mintage 1,704 pieces. Originally the chief financial instrument of the Zionist Organization to finance the new country of Israel; it later concentrated on aiding new immigrants. Design pictures a stylized group of men and women, crowded inside a small boat. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1809		Israel. Rare 1970 Rabbi David de Sola Pool Silver Presentation Medal. Sculpted by Karen Worth. Rabbi Pool was spiritual leader of the Sephardic Congregation Sheareth Israel, in New York. Medal is in mint condition. 59mm, 117gm of .935 silver. Only 285 made for the American Israel Numismatic Association, and not sold to the public. Important piece for collectors of Jewish American medals. Estimate Value $250 - 300 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1810		Israel. Liberation (Judaea Capta-Israel Liberata), State Gold Medal Set, 1971. 15, 8 and 5 grams, 750 fine. 27 mm, 22 mm and 19 mm. Features design from a Roman Judaea Capta coin issued by Vespasian in 70 CE, at the conclusion of the First Revolt, contrasting with a scene of a Jewish pioneer planting a sapling and a mother holding her baby. In original box. Lot of 3 Medals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $650 - 700 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $911
Lot 1811		Israel. Very Rare 1972 ORT Jerusalem Convention Presentation Medal. Beautiful designs by Karen Worth. 59mm, 118gm of .935 silver. Minuscule number of just 70 pieces issued. Estimate Value $200 - 250 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 1812		Israel. Platinum State Medal, 1973. 35 mm. 31 grams, 999 fine. 10,000 minted. Israel's 25th Anniversary. Features the 12 signs of the Zodiac as seen on the mosaic floor discovered in Beth Alpha. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 1813		Israel. 1973 Extremely Rare Bet Shin Award Medal. Minuscule number of just ten made for Israel's internal intelligence and security agency. Silver plated tombac, 59mm. With State emblem, without "State of Israel" on obverse. An important opportunity for a serious collector. Estimate Value $400 - 500 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1814		Israel. Very Rare 1973 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Silver Presentation Medal. Only 50 made to commemorate the Second Congress in Jerusalem of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Features view of Dome of the Rock plus church spire and cornucopia of a synagogue behind the Western Wall. 59mm, 115gm of .935 silver. A really elusive medal. Estimate Value $250 - 300 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1815		Israel. Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition (Signature on Edge), State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. 1,000 minted. Superb design by Picasso, commemorating the First Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition, held in Jerusalem. This is one of the 1,000 made bearing Rubinstein's signature on the edge; these were distributed by the Rubinstein Competition and were not offered for sale to the public. Rare. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,200 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1816		Israel. Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition (Without Signature on Edge), State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. 2,196 minted. As above, but without signature on edge. Superb design by Picasso, commemorating the First Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition, held in Jerusalem. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,200 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1817		Israel. Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition (Signature on Edge), State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams, 917 fine. 35 mm. 1,000 minted. Superb design by Picasso, commemorating the First Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition, held in Jerusalem. This is one of the 1,000 made bearing Rubinstein's signature on the edge; these were distributed by the Rubinstein Competition and were not offered for sale to the public. Rare. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,200 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1818		Israel. International Hobby Exhibition, Official Award Gold Medal, 1975. 8 grams, 917 fine. 22 mm. 2.500 minted. Rarely offered, not sold to the public. Hundreds of hobbiests participated in areas of painting, sculpting, copper smithing, jewelry, stamp and coin collection. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 1819		Israel. Very Rare 1976 Chess Olympics Silver Presentation Medal. A miuscule 80 pieces made as official awards. 35mm, 30gm of .935 silver. Features the emblem of the International Chess Competition and chess pieces. Few winners of these medals want to part with them and thus they very rarely appear for sale. Estimate Value $275 - 350 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 1820		Israel. Gold 1000 Lirot, 1978. KM-93. Weight 0.3472 ounce. For the 30th Anniversary of Independence. Text within tree. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $350 - 400 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 1821		Israel. Gold 1000 Lirot, 1978. KM-93. Weight 0.3472 ounce. For the 30th Anniversary of Independence. Text within tree. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $350 - 400 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 1822		Israel. Bar Mitzvah, State Gold Medal Set, 1978. 15, 8 and 5 grams, 750 fine. 27, 22 and 19 mm. Depicts a young man reading his Torah portion at his Bar Mitzvah. Reverse features symbols of the Tribes. In original case. Lot of 3 Medals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $650 - 700 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $911
Lot 1823		Israel. Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, State Gold Medal, 1979. 30 grams, 900 fine. 35 mm. Commemorates the historic Camp David Peace Treaty signed by Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Menachem Begin of Israel, with Jimmy Carter as witness. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $800 - 900 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 1824		Israel. Gold 5000 Lirot, 1980. KM-105. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 32nd Anniversary of Independence. Shalom. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1825		Israel. Gold 500 Sheqel, 1980. KM-115. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Zeev Jabotinsky. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1826		Israel. Hear O Israel (Shema Yisrael), State Gold Medal, 1980. 7 grams, 585 fine. 22 mm. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $150 - 175 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1827		Israel. Gold 10 Sheqalim, 1981. KM-113. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 33rd Anniversary of Independence. Stylized design within book. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1828		Israel. Gold 10 Sheqalim, 1981. KM-113. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 33rd Anniversary of Independence. Stylized design within book. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1829		Israel. Gold 5 Sheqalim, 1982. KM-125. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Holyland sites - Herodion Ruins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 1830		Israel. Gold 5 Sheqalim, 1982. KM-125. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Holyland sites - Qumran Caves. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1831		Israel. The Temple Mount, Gold State Medal, 1982. 7 grams, 585 fine. 22 mm. Shown is Western Wall and the two mosques that were built on the site of the ancient Jewish Temple; also an ancient mosaic map of Jerusalem discovered on the floor of a ruined church. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $150 - 175 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1832		Israel. Gold 10 Sheqalim, 1984. KM-138. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 36th Anniversary of Independence. Kinsmen. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1833		Israel. Gold 5 Sheqalim, 1984. KM-142. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Holyland Sites - Valley of Kidron. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 1834		Israel. Gold 5 Sheqalim, 1985. KM-154. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Capemaum. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 1835		Israel. Gold 10 New Sheqalim, 1986. KM-166. Weight 0.5000 ounce. For the 38th Anniversary of Independence. Art in Israel -Stylized designs. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $500 - 550 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 1836		Israel. Gold 5 New Sheqalim, 1986. KM-170. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Holyland Sites - Akko. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 1837		Israel. Olympics in Seoul, State Gold Medal, 1987. 15 grams, 750 fine. 30 mm. Feature's Biblical quote: "Brace yourselves put forth all of your strength (Nahum 2:2)." Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $350 - 400 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 1838		Israel. Blossom of Galilee, State Gold Medal, 1987. 10.4 grams, 750 fine. 24 mm. Full color excerpt from painting by Nachum Gutman of a scene in Safed, the town of Jewish mystics. The sculpted reverse features a girl, fawn and tree with doves on its branches, and the words "My beloved is mine" from the Song of Songs. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1839		Israel. Gold 5 New Sheqalim, 1987. KM-170. Weight 0.2497 ounce. Holyland Sites - Jericho. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimate Value $250 - 275 The Brody Family Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317

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