Coins of Ancient Judaea & Jerusalem
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Tiberius, AD 14-37 |
| Item Description: |
AR Denarius 'Money of the Bible' |
| Full Grade: |
NGC F |
| Owner: |
Aharon |
Owner Comments:
Silver Denarius, Lugdunum mint, AD 14-37. Roman Empire, Tiberius Caesar Augustus. OBV: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right; REV: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, holding branch and sceptre, seated right on chair with plain legs. Known as the Biblical "tribute penny", Biblical reference: Matthew 22:19-22. Although this coin was minted during the time of Jesus, it seems only a small amount were circulated in Judaea. The most common denarii found in Israel, are those struck under Augustus (specifically the series with Gaius & Lucius).