Object numberM2008/076
Description
Set of Pidyon Ha'Ben coins comprising of a round box and five coins inscribed with Hebrew writings "Ve'Pidyon Me'Ben Hodesh.. Hameshet Shekalim" on one side and "Yevarchecha Adoney Ve'Yishmareach" (God will bless you and guard you) on the other side.
Adorned with a Hamsa, Menorah and two fish, all of which believed to be good luck signs in the Jewish tradition.
The box detachable lid is inscribed on top in Hebrew "Matbeot Le'Pidyon" (Redemption coins).
Pidyon Ha-ben, or Pidyon Ha-bonin is a Jewish ceremony in which the father
Set of Pidyon Ha'Ben coins comprising of a round box and five coins inscribed with Hebrew writings "Ve'Pidyon Me'Ben Hodesh.. Hameshet Shekalim" on one side and "Yevarchecha Adoney Ve'Yishmareach" (God will bless you and guard you) on the other side.
Adorned with a Hamsa, Menorah and two fish, all of which believed to be good luck signs in the Jewish tradition.
The box detachable lid is inscribed on top in Hebrew "Matbeot Le'Pidyon" (Redemption coins).
Pidyon Ha-ben, or Pidyon Ha-bonin is a Jewish ceremony in which the father
Production placeNorth Africa
Production date circa 1880
Object namecoins
Materialsilver
Dimensions
- Box diameter: 45.00 mm
box height: 20.00 mm
coin diameter: 38.00 mm
coin depth: 20.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection