DENMARK. Christian IX, 1863-1906. Medal 1888 (Silver, 38 mm, 25.84 g, 12 h), on Abraham Alexander Wolff (1801-1891) and the 60th anniversary of his tenure as chief rabbi of Denmark. By F. Schmahlfeld and V. Christensen. ABRAHAM - ALEXANDER WOLFF Bust of Abraham Alexander Wolff in the robes of a chief rabbi facing slightly to right. Rev. 8. OCTOBER 1828. / שפתי כהן ישמרו דעת ותורה יבקשו מפיהו ('Book of Malachi 2:7: 'For the lips of the priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth' in Hebrew) / 8. October 1888 in four lines within laurel wreath. Bergsøe 1107. Extremely rare in silver. Beautiful iridescent toning. Some marks, a light fingerprint on the obverse and minor edge nicks, otherwise, very fine.



Abraham Alexander Wolff served as Chief Rabbi of Denmark from 1828 until his death in 1891 and played a pivotal role in unifying the country's fragmented Jewish communities. He oversaw the construction of Copenhagen's new synagogue, dedicated in 1833, and helped modernize Danish Jewish religious life through his scholarship, preaching, and translations of biblical texts into Danish.

In recognition of his contributions to interfaith relations and Danish cultural life, he was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and awarded the title of Professor in 1854.