Besnijdenis van Benjamin van Lier te Utrecht 1843

This silver medal, created in 1843 by L.J. de Beer, commemorates the circumcision of Benjamin van Lier in Utrecht. The obverse of the medal depicts a chair with Hebrew inscriptions encircling it. The reverse side features more Hebrew inscriptions, highlighting the importance of this ritual in Jewish tradition. The small, delicate size of the medal, measuring 4 cm in diameter, suggests its personal and intimate nature as a commemorative object.