Judaica / Zionism - USA, Pair of Medals, 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States - 1905

Judaica / Zionism - USA, Pair of Medals, 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States - 1905 A pair of identical commemorative medals, differing in metal composition - one in bronze, the other in silver. Issued in 1905 to mark the 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States, celebrating the arrival of the first Jewish settlers to New Amsterdam (modern-day New York) in 1655. The obverse depicts an allegorical female figure holding a torch, accompanied by an American eagle and a tree, surrounded by a Hebrew inscription: "יהדות אמריקה לזכר 250 שנה להתיישבותה" At the bottom appears the artist’s signature: I.K. 1905 (Isaac Kalish). The reverse features an allegorical scene symbolizing enlightenment and liberty, with the English legend: "Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States" A historically significant and artistically impressive medal, reflecting the Jewish community’s pride and contribution to American history. Metals: Silver and Bronze Left: Weight: 185 g Diameter: 73 mm Right: Weight: 212 g Diameter: 73 mm