Judaica / Zionism – France, Set of 4 Biblical Medals, Hebrew Date 1827

Judaica / Zionism – France, Set of 4 Biblical Medals, Hebrew Date 1827 A rare and impressive French set of four bronze medals produced in 1827 (Hebrew date: תקפ"ז). This is one of the earliest and most iconic Judaica medal series created in Europe, featuring prominent biblical figures and major symbols of Jewish tradition - all with full Hebrew inscriptions. These medals represent a significant milestone in 19th-century French Judaica, notable for their high artistic quality and their unusual use of Hebrew legends. Medal 1 - Aaron the High Priest / Altar of Incense Top right Obverse: Bust of Aaron the High Priest wearing detailed priestly garments. Legend: "אהרן הכהן". Reverse: Incense altar and utensils. Hebrew verse: "והקטיר אהרן קטורת סמים בבקר בבקר" Bottom: "הקטיר". Weight: 17.706 g Diameter: 32 mm Medal 2 - King David / David’s Harp Top left Obverse: Bust of King David with crown and harp. Hebrew legend: "דוד מלך ישראל". Reverse: A detailed harp with inscription: "כנור דוד נעים זמירות ישראל" Bottom: "תקפו". Weight: 19.342 g Diameter: 32 mm Medal 3 - Moses / Tablets of the Law (light variant) Bottom right Obverse: Bust of Moses. Hebrew inscription: "משה רבינו". Reverse: Tablets of the Ten Commandments with palm branch. Bottom: "הקל". Weight: 14.811 g Diameter: 32 mm Medal 4 - Moses / Tablets of the Law (dark variant) Bottom left Obverse: Another bust of Moses, in a darker striking. Legend: "משה רבינו". Reverse: Tablets of the Law with palm branch. Bottom: "הקל". Weight: 20.025 g Diameter: 32 mm This set is highly sought-after among collectors of early European Judaica, representing an important French artistic interpretation of biblical themes in the early 19th century.