Plaque Commemorating Litvak Coin Designer Victor David Brenner Unveiled in Šiauliai

A plaque commemorating Litvak coin and medal designer Victor David Brenner (1871-1924) was unveiled in his hometown Šiauliai (Shavl) December 14. Lithuanian Jewish Community chairwoman Faina Kukliansky, Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon, Šiauliai mayor Artūras Visockas, Šiauliai Jewish Community chairman Josifas Buršteinas and Community members took part in the ceremony to unveil the plaque on the outside wall of the Šiauliai Bank building at Tilžės street no. 149. Brenner designed the Lincoln-head United States one cent piece still in circulation over 100 years ago.

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