Israel - Pair of “100th Anniversary of Reuven Rubin” Medals - 1993 - Silver 999, 200g (approx. 199.8g pure silver ...

Israel - Pair of “100th Anniversary of Reuven Rubin” Medals - 1993 - Silver 999, 200g (approx. 199.8g pure silver, 6.42 oz), 60 mm A pair of official medals issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Israeli painter Reuven Rubin (1893-1974), one of the most influential figures in Israeli art. Born in Romania, Rubin immigrated to the Land of Israel in 1923. His works are characterized by depictions of local landscapes, pioneers, trees, and fruit, rendered in his distinctive artistic style. In 1948 he became Israel’s first ambassador to Romania, and later the Rubin Museum was established in Tel Aviv in honor of his work. Obverse: Relief based on one of Reuven Rubin’s artworks depicting a worker picking fruit from a tree. Reverse: Engraved portrait of Reuven Rubin together with his signature and the dates 1893-1974.