"You asked for a clearer picture of the Wiener medal of Montefiore. See attached."

"Another great issue as always and I wanted to reply to your query about the Sir Moses and Lady Judith Montefiore Medal.

"I sold 4 or 5 of these medals in my auctions from the mid-1990s through 2010 or so. And I've owned 2 or 3 of these over the years which I have sold at shows and/or via Fixed Price lists. I've always considered it one of the best "Jewish" medals I've handled. Not only does it honor two important Jewish historical figures but it was also done by a famed Jewish medallist. Montefiore is considered the most important Anglo-Judaic figure of the 19th century by most historians.

"It is listed in Dan Friedenberg's Jewish Minters & Medalists (page 53) and Sylvia Haffner's Judaic Tokens and Medals (PEM 4c). Also listed in British Historical Medals by Laurence Brown (2802A) and Chris Eimer's British Commemorative Medals and Their Values (1569). It exists in silver, bronze and white metal. The Encyclopedia Judaica (1971) lists it as one of the most important Jewish Emancipation medals ever issued as did the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906)."

"I bought the one in the auction listing. I've seen this medal before. It shows up from time to time. Stack's sold an AU example in 2010 for $1380. That price is very high. Noonan's has sold several, at prices in the $300-400 range. The current example seems to have a large rim ding and maybe some scuffs. I expect it's worth "less".

"I'm attaching pics, although the original auction photos were pretty accurate. The third pic is interesting. That's taken edge-on, from the 9:00 position. The relief on this medal is amazing!"

Indeed! Thanks, everyone! -Editor