Watch List notes:

Israel. Trio of Rare 59mm Presentation State Medals. Consists of: 1961 International Press Institute; 1970 Dr. David de Sola Pool; and the 1976 Chess Olympiad. Only 500 bronze Israel State presentation medals were issued for the 1961 Assembly of the International Press Institute. This is the variety with an "A" following the French inscription. The obverse of the 117gm of .935 silver medal depicts Dr. David de Sola Pool. On the right is the de Sola Coat of Arms. On the rim: Israel in Hebrew and English. The Hebrew inscription on the top of the reverse reads "And I shall summon faithful witnesses". In the center is the emblem of Shearith Israel Congregation, which was founded in 1654. The emblem shows three pillars which are "Justice, Righteousness and Truth", and an inscription "The world stands on" (the three pillars). Below, the date: "5414-1654" and an English inscription "The Congregation Shearith Israel in the City of New York." Only 285 medals issued exclusively for the American Israel Numismatic Association. And just 40 59mm, 117 gm of .935 silver medals were struck by the Zechovoy Mint to be presented by the 1976 Chess Olympiad. A key to the Israel medal series! Lot of 3 medals. Estimate Value $650 - 750
The Brody Family Collection;.