Child's amulet. [East or Central Europe, 19th century].
Obverse: in a round frame is the Hebrew legend "May this child grow up for Torah, wedding and good deeds". (Hebrew). A large letter "Heh" in the center, inside of which is a blossoming branch. Reverse: pair of minute fish and the Hebrew legend: "… may you save a child of Israel so he will not fall ill and will grow to adhere to your Torah and protect him in your mercy, Amen".
Diameter: 27 mm. Lacking suspension loop. Distorted. Damage to rim. Significant wear to text.
See: "The Feuchtwanger Collection, Jewish Tradition in Art" by Dr. Isaiah Shachar (Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1971), item 966.