Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Two Medals - Aaron the Priest - Paris, 1827

Opening: $150
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
Medal with a portrait of Aaron the priest. [Paris 1827].
1. Obverse: portrait of Aaron wearing a breastplate and the Hebrew legend "Aaron the High Priest". Signed - "Barre". Reverse: the Ark of the Covenant and the cherubim. Above is the Hebrew verse "Then Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them". On the bottom - "5587". On the medal's perimeter is the inscription "Aaron Paris 1827". Diameter: 33 mm.
2. Obverse: portrait of Aaron wearing a breastplate and the Hebrew legend "Aaron the High Priest". Signed - "Barre". Reverse: The Ark of the Covenant and the cherubim. Above is the Hebrew verse "Then Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them". On the bottom - "5527" [5587]. Diameter: 33 mm.
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