Silver Medal 2019 Simon the Zealot, Coin from Czech Republic - detailed information

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Silver medal Simon the Zealot stand | Czech Mint

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Apostles The Czech Mint published the ninth issue from silver commemorative medals cycle called Apostles and dedicated it to Saint Simon. Saint Simon has several nicknames in religious texts - known as Simon the Cananite, Simon the Cananaean or Simon the Zealot. In fact, all these words mean the same thing. The apostle's nickname most likely symbolized his devotion to faith, but perhaps also an explosive nature or even a determination to fight against foreign supremacy. Militants of the Jewish anti-Roman resistance movement were called zealots in the Biblical era. The fact that among the disciples of Jesus were Simon, who opposed the Romans, and Matthew, who served them as a customs officer, shows the Messiah's love for all his fellowmen. After Jesus' death, Simon traveled with another apostle - Judas Thaddaeus, who will appear on the medal in 2020 - to the Middle East, where they both died martyred. Simon was crucified and sawn on the cross. The martyrdom of the apostle was depicted by medal maker Lenka Nebeská, DiS. on the reverse side of the medal. The obverse side is dominated by the saint's depiction with a halo and typical attributes - a saw and a book. The two-line inscription on the obverse side shows APOSTLE SIMON THE CANANAEAN – THE ZEALOT. The silver medal is not just an addition to the collection. It will become a lucky charm for all dyers, tanners, leather workers, weavers, bricklayers and lumberjacks. More Less
Coin name: Silver medal Simon the Zealot stand
Date of issue: September 2019
Issue price: 990 CZK
Collection: Apostles
Czech Mint Product Code: 31354-720
Issuer: Czech mint
Author of the obverse: Lenka Nebeská, DiS.
Author of the reverse: Lenka Nebeská, DiS.
Numbered issue: No
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Material: Silver
Fineness: 999 / 1000
Packaging: Blue leather case
Capsule: Yes