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Coins of The Ancient World |
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| Coins
of the Bible |
| 00-180 |
The
Widow's Mite
103-76
BC |
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These
were small bronze coins mentioned in Mark-12:42 and were struck
by Alexander Jannaus, the grandson of the heroic Judah Maccabee.
All were sand-cast and have distinct designs for correct
attribution.
We have a nice selection in above average condition for each
type ........ $25.00
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| 00-181 |
Herod
the Great 40
BC- 4 AD |
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Bronze
prutah, one of the bloodiest rulers in Judean history,
responsible for the massacre of the innocents in an effort to
kill the infant Jesus...killed many of his own family, very good
for type......................$40.00
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| 00-182 |
Pontius
Pilate 26-36
AD |
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The
Roman procurator know by Christians for turning Jesus over to
the Jews for crucifixion, known for his insensitivity to the
Jews, ruled Judea under Tiberius.
Bronze prutah, for type. Very good, Rare................. $65.00
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| 00-183 |
Antonius
Felix 52-59
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Coins
of the Roman Procurator Antonius Felix under the rule of
Claudius.
Bronze Prutah, crossed palm branches.
fine...........................$30.00
Historical note: Antonius Felix had Paul the disciple
arrested & imprisoned in Jerusalem.
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| 00-184 |
Porcious
Fetus 59-62
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Coins
of the Roman Procurator Porcius Fetus, 59-62 AD, bronze Prutah,
Palm branch, Greek inscription, "of Nero", Festus.
very fine..............................
$25.00
Historical note: Porcius Fetus sent the imprisoned Paul
to Nero in Rome for Trial
(See Acts of the Apostles)
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