Lot 2192
Phoenicia, Tyre, AD 33/4. AR Shekel (14.20 g) dated year 159, attributed to the Jerusalem mint. Laureate head right of Melqart. Reverse: Eagle standing left; year above club in left field. BMC 204v. for monogram. Scattered marks on obverse and reverse; otherwise Choice Very Fine on a much larger and rounder flan than normally seen.
AD 33/34 is the year some Biblical historians have ascribed to the crucifixion of Jesus. Because this coin type is very likely the one to have been given to Judas Iscariot for his betrayal of Christ ("30 Pieces of Silver"), this date is the most desired of this lengthy series. It has become one of the central coins in any Biblical coin collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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