Description: Authentic Genuine Ancient (about 2000 years old!) Silver Denarius Coin (aka Biblical "Tribute Penny") of the Second Emperor of the Roman Empire, Tiberius, set in a 925 Solid Sterling Silver 20 mm Bezel. 925 Solid Sterling Silver 21.5" Chain Included. Certificate of Authenticity and Original Vintage ID Card Included. The coin minted in Lugdunum (Gallia), circa 14-37 AD. Coin's Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right. Coin's Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia as Pax, holding sceptre and olive branch, seated right on throne with ornate legs. Reference: RIC I 28. Shipping fees: $4.99. Thank you for visiting. HISTORICAL FACTS: The Tribute Penny of the Bible The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech "Render unto Caesar..." The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?" (Mark 12:14) and her eplies, "bring me a penny, that I may see it" (Mark 12:15). The Greek text uses the word dēnarion, and it is usually thought that the coin was a Roman denarius with the head of Tiberius. It is this coin that is sold and collected as the "tribute penny," and the Gospel story is an important factor in making this coin attractive to collectors. The inscription reads “Ti[berivs] Caesar Divi Avg[vsti] F[ilivs]Avgvstvs” (“Caesar Augustus Tiberius, son of the Divine Augustus”), claiming that Augustus was a god. The reverse shows a seated female, usually identified as Livia depicted as Pax.
Price: 584.95 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-01T18:49:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Denomination: Denarius
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Cleaned
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 14-37 AD
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Tiberius
Date: 14 - 37 AD
