Palestine - “TzLA” Token (acronym for Tzedakah La’aniyim - Charity for the Poor) - Struck on an Ottoman Coin - Very ...

Palestine - “TzLA” Token (acronym for Tzedakah La’aniyim - Charity for the Poor) - Struck on an Ottoman Coin - Very Rare A very rare and unique charity token inscribed with the Hebrew letters "צלע" (TzLA), an acronym for Tzedakah La’aniyim (“Charity for the Poor”). It was likely issued by a Jewish communal or religious institution as a token used for charity distribution or assistance to the needy. What makes this piece exceptional is that it was struck over an existing Ottoman coin, indicating a resourceful and improvised minting process at a time when dedicated Jewish charity tokens were still uncommon. A fascinating and historically significant item reflecting the social and communal life of the Jewish population in Ottoman-era Palestine. Obverse: Hebrew inscription “צלע” in the center. Reverse: Partial details of the underlying Ottoman coin used for striking.