Bronze Medal of Alechem, Shalom, Russia, 1859–1916. 1995.79.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1995.79.3

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Length: 93
    • Length: 105

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1859 - 1916

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1991
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Bronze
  • Shape: Rectangular
  • Symbol: r. and l. rim, scratched: A. Shagin 1992

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Russia

  • Obverse

    • Legend: SHALOM ALECHEM 1859 1916
    • Type: Facing bust of Alechem, with r. hand supporting chin
    • Portrait: Alechem, Shalom

  • Reverse

    • Legend: It's hard to be a Jew
    • Type: Image of standing bearded man with lantern on post at r. and carriage at l., with trees and village huts in background

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1995.79.3
  • Lot: 1995.79
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States