Israel - “Judea Captive” - Silver .935, 30g gross, 28.05g pure silver (0.90 oz ASW), 35 mm

Israel - “Judea Captive” - Silver .935, 30g gross, 28.05g pure silver (0.90 oz ASW), 35 mm Israeli medal based on the historic Roman “IVDAEA CAPTA” coin struck after the suppression of the Great Jewish Revolt and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD. The medal symbolically contrasts the destruction and exile of Judea with the rebirth of the modern State of Israel. Obverse: Female figure holding a sheaf of wheat beside a Hebrew pioneer under a palm tree, symbolizing the renewal of the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. Around appears the inscription: “Israel - Freedom of Israel - 1958”. Reverse: Adaptation of the Roman “IVDAEA CAPTA” coin depicting a mourning captive beneath a palm tree beside a victorious Roman soldier. Around appears the inscription: “Judea in Exile - 70 AD” with the initials: “S.C.” standing for: “Senatus Consultum” - “By decree of the Senate”.