Israel - 1st Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition - State Medal 1974 - Silver .935, 47g gross, 44.5g ...

Israel - 1st Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition - State Medal 1974 - Silver .935, 47g gross, 44.5g pure silver (1.43 oz ASW), 45 mm A special example featuring a rare minting error on the edge numbering, where the digit 4 was struck over the digit 3. An impressive Israeli State medal issued in 1974 to commemorate the First Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious classical music events held in Israel. Maestro Arthur Rubinstein was among the most celebrated pianists of the twentieth century and a legendary figure in world music. Deeply connected to the State of Israel and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Rubinstein’s agreement to lend his name to an international competition in Jerusalem was regarded as a major contribution to Israeli cultural life. Obverse: Profile portrait of Arthur Rubinstein, after a drawing by Pablo Picasso. Reverse: Around the rim appears the inscription: “Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition - Jerusalem - 1974” alongside the emblem of the State of Israel. At the center appears the English translation together with the date 1974.