Description

Biblical replica coins during Jesus’ lifetime. Historical biblical coin reproductions were created from impressions of the original coins. Ancient Biblical coins are historical documents from the times and events written in the bible.

Museum-quality replicas.  In a package with a description and bible passages for each coin. 

Augustus Tetradrachm – Antioch, Syria  Roman Emperor 27 BC – 14 AD

Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Augustus, inscription: (Caesar Augustus).
Reverse: Depicts the Tyche of Antioch with the river god Orontes at her feet.
“Augustus decreed that everyone be enrolled for the purpose of taxation
throughout the kingdom.“ (Luke 2:1-5)
This event was why Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem so they could enroll.

King Herod I (The Great) 37-4 B.C. Bronze Eight Prutah

King Herod I (The Great) 37-4 B.C. Bronze Eight Prutah
In 37 B.C. King Herod was placed on the throne of Judaea by Roman Emperor Augustus.
Obverse: Tripod with a ceremonial bowl on top, inscription: (of King Herod).
Reverse: Helmet with cheekpieces.
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem Judaea in the days of Herod, the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.” (Matthew 2:1)
…an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child to destroy him.” (Matthew 2:13)

Coponius Bronze Prutah 6-9 A.D. – Widow’s Mite

Obverse: Ear of grain curved to the right, inscription: (of Caesar).
Reverse: Eight-branched palm tree bearing dates.
Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have
contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had.” (Mark 12:41)

Tiberius Silver Denarius Roman Emperor 14-37 A.D. – Tribute Penny

Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Tiberius, inscription: (Tiberius Caesar, son of the divine Augustus).
Reverse: Livia, mother of Tiberius in the role of Pax, holding a branch and scepter.
…And Jesus said unto them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” (Mark 12:14-17)

Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.- 40 A.D. Medium Bronze

Herod Antipas ruled Galilee, he ordered the execution of John the Baptist at the behest of his wife.
Obverse: Ear of grain curved to the right, inscription: (of Caesar).
Reverse: Eight-branched palm tree bearing dates.
Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, Behold,
I cast out demons, and I performed healings today and tomorrow, on the third day, I accomplish my purpose.” (Luke 13:32-3)

Silver Shekel of Tyre 126 B.C. – 6 A.D. – The 30 Pieces of Silver

Obverse: Head of God Melkart.
Reverse: Eagle standing on a rudder with the inscription : (Tyre the holy inviolable).
Then one of the 12, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?”.
And they paid him 30 pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-15)

Pontius Pilate Bronze Prutah 26 -36 A.D. – Governor of Judea serving under Tiberius

Obverse: Libation ladle, inscription: (of Tiberius Caesar).
Reverse: Three bound ears of grain, inscription: (Julia the Queen).
“When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the governor.” (Matthew 27:1-2)

BIB-1060 –  Material: Silver and Copper Plated Lead-Free Pewter  – Made in the USA