Various historical coins are mentioned in the scriptures of the Bible, and these ancient coins make excellent additions to your collection. With a strong ancient and biblical history, these are not your run-of-the-mill ancient coins. The bronze prutah included in this Render Unto Caesar: Judaean Coins of the Augustus Procurators Album is the coin famously used in Jesus' speech to the Pharisees regarding taxation in Matthew 21:15-22. From that passage comes the famous quote: ”Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s“.
The gospel literally mentions a denarius, however that was not the coin that would have been used in Jerusalem at the time. "Tribute pennies" with the emperor's portrait weren't in circulation, rather bronze prutahs that were struck in the name of the emperor and issued by the local procurator who supervised the province of Judea. This collector's album contains a detailed history of this coin's relevance to the Bible, as well as a certificate of authenticity. Add this incredible biblical coin to your collection today!
Highlights:
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Mentioned in the bible
- Bronze prutah
