Tweehonderdjarig bestaan van de Portugeesch-Israëlietische Synagoge te Amsterdam 1875 1875

This bronze medal, created by J. Postmus in 1875, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Portuguese-Israelite Synagogue in Amsterdam. The obverse features the synagogue's coat of arms surrounded by a wreath. The reverse lists important dates: the founding of the synagogue in 1675 and the 200th anniversary in 1875. The inscription "11. Menachem 5635" refers to the Hebrew calendar date of the anniversary. The medal is a small but significant artifact, showcasing the history of the synagogue and the celebration of its bicentenary.