Pre-Long Beach Auction #78

Israel and U.S., Two Complete Collections Salvador Dali's Twelve Tribes Pure Silver Medals. The first set has a low mintage! Only 777 of the Tribe of Shimon were ever minted by the IGCMC, therefore making a whole set very hard to find. The other tribes were also minted in very small quantities- the average amount being about 930 medals per tribe. All medals carry the same serial number--00119. Issued from 1993-1996. Total weight of medals is over 40 troy oz. of pure silver, and each one features the tribal symbol in full color. Medals are as issued with a whisper of pleasant toning. In original presentation case.

The second collection made to commemorate Israel's 25th anniversaery (1973, has matching serial number 628. These 50mm round medals are each made from 80 gm of .999 fine silver. In original wood case.

Salvador Dali, the reknowned surrealistic artist, was mystified by the awesome saga of the Jewish people and their renewal in Israel after 2000 years. Israel history incited his imagination inspiring several of his most magificent creations. Each depicting one tribe, the obverse side contains another creation: " Hora Around the Menorah." The medals are minted in very limited quantity and are a stunning artistic collection, both unique and valuable.

Total weight of medals is over 40 troy oz. of pure silver, and each one features the tribal symbol in full color. Medals are as issued with a whisper of pleasant toning. In original presentation case.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.