Coins

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (Coin)

AE Prutah, 16mm. Greek inscription (Julia - refers to Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) in wreath/Laurel branch, date (year 2 = AD15). This coin was in circulation when Joseph Caiaphas was appointed Hight Priest. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Pontius Pilate under Tiberius (Coin)

AE Prutah, 15mm. Simpulum, Greek inscription and date LIS (year 16 = AD29)/Three wheat ears, Greek inscription. This coin was minted and in circulation during the active ministry of Jesus. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Coin of Augustus

Coin of Augustus, 27BC-AD14, AR Cistophorus (12.20g). IMP CAESAR, his head rt/Six grain ears tied together, AVGV-STVS across field, RIC478 (R). Ephesus mint. This coin would have been in circulation when the 12 year old Jesus visited the Temple for his taking of vows. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Herod I, the Great (Coin)

40-4 BC,AE 8 Prutot, 23mm. Tripod, date (year 3) and monogram in Greek (of king Herod)/Helmet, star above flanked by 2 palm branches. This coin would have been in circulation when Joseph became betrothed to Mary. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Herod I, the Great - 2 (Coin)

Herod I, 'the Great', 40-4 BC, AE 8 Prutot. Crested helmet and star flanked by palms/Thymaterion (incense burner), date(year 3) and monogram, Greek legend around (= of King Herod) This coin was in circulation when the Bar Yosef family was in Egypt. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Herod Archelaus (Coin)

4BC-6AD, AE Prutot, 18mm. Double cornucopiae with parallel horns, Greek inscription (Herod)/War galley left, Greek inscription above (Ethnarch). This coin was in circulation during the early childhood of Jesus in Nazareth. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Tiberius (Coin)

AD14-37, AR Denarius. Bust rt/PONT MAXIM, 'Livia' seated rt. as Pax holds branch, SR567. This is the "Tribute Penny" These coins would have been in circulation throughout Jesus' adult life. This would have been the coin he held for his "render to Caesar" response. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Coins references - bibliography

Nicely done, in color. [Ancient Near East] [Coins]...

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The Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins

The VCRC is an innovative project based on the collaboration of private coin collectors and dealers and a college professor who wants to create a useful resource for his students, other teachers and their students, and the general public. The images and initial descriptions are provided by collectors and professional numismatists, allowing us to pr...

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