RARE XIX Century Görlitz Shekel Judaica Pilgrimage Token - 32mm 14.6g. OO10.2

  • Weight: 14.6 grams.
  • Diameter: 32 mm.
  • Composition: Silver Alloy (as indicated by weight/luster).
  • Origin: Germany (Görlitz/Silesia).
  • Era: Likely 19th Century (XIXth Century).
Design Elements:
  • Obverse: Depicts a Temple chalice (censer) with rising incense smoke. The surrounding Hebrew text reads "Shekel Israel" (Shekel of Israel) in modern square script.
  • Reverse: Features a flowering branch representing Aaron's rod. The inscription reads "Jerushalayim HaKedoshah" (Holy Jerusalem).
Historical Significance:
These medals first appeared in the 15th century as pilgrimage souvenirs and were widely used by European Jewish communities for centuries. They played a role in charitable traditions and ceremonies like the Pidyon HaBen (Redemption of the Firstborn). Heavier silver examples like this are highly sought after by collectors of Judaica and German tokens.


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