Israel - Lot of 12 “Habima - 60 Years of the National Theatre” Medals - Silver 935, 565g (approx. 529.22g pure ...

Israel - Lot of 12 “Habima - 60 Years of the National Theatre” Medals - Silver 935, 565g (approx. 529.22g pure silver, 17.01 oz) A group of 12 official silver medals issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Habima National Theatre, 1978. Founded in 1918, Habima is regarded as the national theatre of Israel and one of the central institutions of Hebrew and Israeli culture. Over the decades, the theatre staged classical works and original Hebrew plays, greatly influencing the development of theatre in Israel. The obverse depicts a figure from the play “The Dybbuk” together with the inscriptions “THE DYBBUK” and “הדיבוק”. Written by S. An-sky, the play is considered one of the most iconic and important productions in the history of Habima Theatre. The reverse features the Habima Theatre emblem together with the inscription “Habima National Theatre 60” and the years 1918-1978 in Hebrew and English. The medals combine theatrical art, Hebrew culture, and Israeli history, making them an impressive collectible item for enthusiasts of Israeli theatre and culture.