Question On Tribute Penny A.d. 14-37 & Shekel

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From what I can see both coin s appear genuine and fairly valuable. The Tyre shekel is a really nice looking example and would be more valuable than the Tribute penny

Both coins have biblical connections, which makes them more valuable than their rarity would suggest. Those who don't necessarily collect coins sometimes enjoy owning objects which provide a tangible connection to the Bible.

The "tribute penny" is mentioned in Mark 12:15. While there is some controversy regarding the actual coin intended, the evangelist specifically uses the Latin denomination "denarius" (δηναριον) even though he is writing in Greek. The portrait on the coin is that of "Caesar" (Καισαρος, verse 16). Tiberius was the only Caesar reigning during the ministry of Jesus and the type with Livia seated, such as your coin, is by far the most common type issued by Tiberius.

The shekel (and half-shekel) of Tyre was struck in relatively pure silver. As such it was the only coin acceptable for payment of the temple tax in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period and by extension, the coin most readily available to the priests who paid Judas "thirty pieces of silver" (τριακοντα αργυρια, literally "thirty silvers") for his betrayal of Jesus (Matthew 26:15).