Official Medal - Rambam Maimonides, 800th anniversary

Features

Location	Israel
Issuing entity	Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period	State of Israel (1948-date)
Type	Art medals
Year	2004
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	62 g
Diameter	50 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 563353
References	ICMC# 21596500 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com)

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Commemorative issue

Rambam (Maimonides), 800 Years

Series: Memorials & Commemorative

Obverse

Maimonides is depicted as the "Great Eagle" with his wings spread out over the world. Stars indicate the regions where he lived and was active.
In the center are the Hebrew letters forming the acronym "Rambam" and beneath it, his name in Hebrew, Rabbi Moses, son of Maimon, and the years of his life, 4895 - 4965, in Hebrew letters (corresponding to 1135 - 1204). Around the lower border, inscriptions "Maimonides 800th Anniversary" in English and "From Moses to Moses, none arose as Moses", in Hebrew.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
הרמב"ם
רבנו משה בן מימון
ד'תתצ"ח - ד'תתקס"ה
ממשה עד משה לא קם כמשה
Maimonides 800th Anniversary

Designer: Aharon Shevo

Reverse

Hebrew inscription "Accept the truth from the one who says it", Maimonides' signature, beneath it, Maimonides seated, writing with his right hand and feeling the pulse of a sick child with his left . Beside him, an astrolabe (astronomical instrument) and a mortar and pestle, alluding to his work as a physician. The left-hand side design is composed of the names of Maimonides' great works in Judaism, in stylized Hebrew letters.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
וקבל את האמת ממי שאמרה
משה

Designer: Aharon Shevo

Edge

Israel State Emblem, "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English, "S 999" and Serial Number, also the years 1138 - 1204

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL 🕎 מדינת ישראל S 999 כ 1138 - 1204

Mint

Holy Land Mint (החברה הישראלית למדליות ולמטבעות), Ma'ale HaHamisha, Israel (1958-date)

Comments

Moses Maimonides, Rabenu Moses Ben Maimon (1135-1204), known as the “Rambam”, is recognized as the greatest Jewish scholar from Talmudic times until today. Doctor, scientist, and researcher, Maimonides was one of the leading thinkers in all realms of Judaism and one of the greatest philosophers of the Middle Ages. His monumental work, the “Mishne Torah” is a clear, systematic compilation of the code of Jewish Law and his “Guide to the Perplexed” is a major philosophical work in Jewish Law.
Born in Cordova, Spain, he fled Islamic persecutions and arrived with his family in Fez, Morocco. From there, they moved to Eretz Israel and later to Egypt. In spite of his migrations and numerous occupations, Maimonides wrote many important works, among them, interpretations of the Mishne (the Oral Law) and Talmud, philosophic and medical works, and responsa.
Maimonides was known as the “Great Eagle” because of his ability to “spread his wings” over the whole of Jewish Law, people, and Land. Likewise, the expression “From Moses to Moses, none arose as Moses” symbolizes his immense life work, both written and oral. 800 years after his death the Rambam’s impact and status remain undiminished. His public leadership and personal conduct were exemplary for all and enriched the spirituality of Jewish homes all over the world.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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2004

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Actual silver weight: 1.991 oz

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