{"title":"Shekel of Tyre Coins – Biblical Silver Coins","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore authentic ancient Shekel of Tyre silver coins, minted between 126 BC and 65\/66 AD. These remarkable coins were used to pay the annual Temple tax in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and are traditionally associated with the thirty pieces of silver paid to Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14–15). Own a tangible piece of biblical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jewish-war-silver-shekel-year-2-ad-67-68-ngc-ch-xf-perfect-5-5-5-5","title":"Jewish War Silver Shekel | Year 2 (AD 67–68) | NGC Ch XF — Perfect 5\/5, 5\/5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThis authentic silver shekel was struck in Jerusalem during the First Jewish Revolt (AD 66–70), one of the most dramatic moments in Holy Land history. Minted in Year 2 (AD 67–68), it represents the bold assertion of Jewish independence shortly before the destruction of the Second Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eThe obverse displays the sacred Omer cup with Paleo-Hebrew inscription, while the reverse features the flowering staff with pomegranates — powerful symbols tied to Temple worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eCertified \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eCh XF by NGC Ancients\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eperfect 5\/5 strike and 5\/5 surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a highly desirable biblical-era silver issue for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eBiblical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eCoins of the First Jewish Revolt were struck in Jerusalem during the same generation that witnessed the events of the New Testament and the lead-up to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70. Silver shekels like this were closely connected to Temple life and the religious economy of Judea, making them among the most historically and biblically meaningful coins from the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Levant ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048826700054,"sku":null,"price":13498.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0585\/3718\/files\/1JewishWarSilverShekelYear2_AD67_68_NGCXF.png?v=1771541401"},{"product_id":"silver-tyrian-shekel-second-temple-period-coin-of-the-bible-126-bc-ad-66","title":"Silver Tyrian Shekel | Second Temple Period Coin of the Bible 126 BC – AD 66 (Coin in fish’s mouth)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThis authentic silver \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eTyrian Shekel\u003c\/strong\u003e was struck in the ancient Phoenician city of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and circulated throughout Judea during the time of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJesus Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. These coins are widely recognized as the official currency accepted for the annual Temple tax in Jerusalem and are directly connected to the biblical account of the money changers in the Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eThe obverse depicts the head of the Phoenician god Melqart, while the reverse shows an eagle standing on a ship’s prow with a Greek inscription identifying the city of Tyre. Because of their unusually high silver purity, Tyrian shekels became the preferred coinage for religious payments at the Second Temple and remain among the most historically significant “Coins of the Bible” available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eCoin in Fish’s mouth, (Mathew 17:23-26)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Levant ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51241403253014,"sku":null,"price":4199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0585\/3718\/files\/26SilverTyrianShekelCoinoftheBible_SecondTemplePeriod126BC_AD66.png?v=1776971729"},{"product_id":"silver-tyrian-shekel-second-temple-period-temple-tax-coin-126-bc-ad-66","title":"Silver Tyrian Shekel | Second Temple Period Temple Tax Coin 126 BC – AD 66 (Coin in fish’s mouth)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThis authentic silver \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eTyrian Shekel\u003c\/strong\u003e was struck in the Phoenician city of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and circulated widely in Judea during the Second Temple period. Because of its high silver purity, this coin became the official currency accepted for the annual Temple tax in Jerusalem and is directly connected to the biblical account of the money changers in the Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe obverse depicts the head of the god \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMelqart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse shows an eagle standing on a ship’s prow with the Greek inscription identifying Tyre as the issuing authority. 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On the reverse side, an intricately detailed eagle, accompanied by ancient inscriptions, displays its sharp talons and delicate plumage, showcasing skilled craftsmanship and artistic finesse. The coin’s surface is polished to a brilliant finish, accentuating the bold, embossed designs that grace both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from 126 B.C.E. to 66 C.E., this pendant hails from a period when Tyre had reasserted its independence, even as neighboring provinces fell under Roman dominion. 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