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Description
Description
An authentic silver shekel struck during the Second Temple period, one of the most historically significant eras in biblical history. These high-purity silver coins circulated throughout Judaea and were used for commerce, taxation, and the annual Temple tax in Jerusalem. Preserved with an attractive silver patina, this remarkable piece offers a direct connection to the Jewish people, the Jerusalem Temple, and the world of the New Testament.
Period and Time
Period and Time
This coin dates to the Second Temple period (c. 516 BC–AD 70), the era during which the rebuilt Temple stood in Jerusalem until its destruction by the Romans in AD 70. Silver shekels played a vital role in the economy of ancient Judaea and are closely associated with the Temple and the religious life of the Jewish people.
Material
Material
Struck in high-purity silver, the shekel was the principal large-denomination coin of ancient Judaea. Its silver content and exceptional quality made it one of the most respected currencies of the ancient Near East, valued for both everyday commerce and Temple payments.
