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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Judean & Biblical Coins| ▸ |Biblical Coins| ▸ |Christmas||View Options:   | | | "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him" Matthew 2:1-8. |
The coinage of the Kings of Persis consists in individualized portraits of the rulers on the obverse, and often the rulers shown in a devotional role on the reverse, before a sacred edifice or a fire-alter. The style of the coins is often influenced by Parthian coinage, particularly in respect to the dress and the headgear of the rulers. A reverse legend in Aramaic, using the Aramaic script, gives the name of the ruler and his title
(mlk': King), and often his relationship to a preceding ruler. The coin legends are written from right to left, wrapping the central scene in a counterclock-wise manner.SH06329. Silver drachm, Alram IP 582; Klose-Müseler 4/20; BMC Arabia p. 219, 2; SNG Cop 296; Sunrise -; Tyler-Smith -, Choice EF, weight 3.835 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 0o, Persepolis (Fars Province, Iran) mint, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.; obverse bearded, diademed and draped bust left, wearing neck torque; reverse King left of fire altar holding scepter, Aramaic legend around; SOLDNabataean Kingdom, Aretas IV, 9 B.C. - 40 A.D.
Aretas married Shuqailat, his second wife, in 16 A.D.SH52149. Bronze AE 18, Barkay CN 186; Al-Qatanani 169; Meshorer Nabataean 114; BMC Arabia p. 8, 14; Huth 86; SNG ANS 6 1438, EF, weight 4.483 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 0o, Petra (Jordan) mint, 16 - 40 A.D.; obverse jugate, laureate and draped busts of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right, het (Aretas) left, shin (Shuqailat) right; reverse two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Nabataean inscription in three lines: TTRH / SQY/TL (Aretas Shuqailat, read right to left, two lines above between the horns, the last line below); SOLD
Antioch ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria, c. 55 - 58 A.D.
Michael Molnar, an astronomer, believes this coin depicts Jupiter's occultation of Aries in 6 B.C., the most probable "Star of Bethlehem." We think it is unlikely; nevertheless, the type is very popular and somewhat expensive.RY57094. Bronze trichalkon, cf. McAlee 101 ff.; BMC Galatia p. 160, 69 ff.; SNG Cop 99 ff., VF, weight 5.275 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, reign of Nero. c. 55 - 58 A.D.; obverse ANTIOXEΩN, turreted and veiled head of Tyche right; reverse EΠI KOYAΔPATOY, ram leaping right, looking back, star and crescent above, date (partially off flan) below; this type is nicknamed "The Star of Bethlehem Coin"; SOLD
Kingdom of Persis, Vahsir (Oxathres) I, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
The coinage of the Kings of Persis consists in individualized portraits of the rulers on the obverse, and often the rulers shown in a devotional role on the reverse, before a sacred edifice or a fire-alter. The style of the coins is often influenced by Parthian coinage, particularly in respect to the dress and the headgear of the rulers. A reverse legend in Aramaic, using the Aramaic script, gives the name of the ruler and his title
(mlk': King), and often his relationship to a preceding ruler. The coin legends are written from right to left, wrapping the central scene in a counterclock-wise manner.GS01380. Silver hemidrachm, Alram IP 583; Klose-Müseler 4/21; Tyler-Smith 125 - 129; BMC Arabia p. 220, 7; Sunrise 606; SNG Cop -, Choice EF, weight 1.810 g, maximum diameter 13.8 mm, die axis 225o, Persepolis (Fars Province, Iran) mint, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.; obverse bearded, diademed and draped bust left, wearing neck torque, symbol behind; reverse King left of fire altar holding scepter, Aramaic legend around; SOLDAugustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
Christ birth year coin? Many biblical scholars believe Jesus was actually born in 4 B.C. or perhaps even a year or two earlier.
Perhaps struck with a tetradrachm die. SH32137. Bronze AE 28, RPC I 4246, McAlee 205, Wruck 13, BMC Galatia -, VF, green patina, weight 16.241 g, maximum diameter 28.1 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 5 - 4 B.C.; obverse KAISAROS SEBASTOU, laureate head right, fillet border; reverse large S • C inside laurel wreath of eight groups of leaves between two lineal borders; chipped or irregular flan; rare; SOLD
Nabataean Kingdom, Aretas IV, 9 B.C. - 40 A.D.
The dated bronzes of Aretas are very rare. This is an unpublished variant with het both left and right on the reverse. In addition, Aretas coinage is usually well circulated and worn. Due to its condition, this coin is would be highly desirable even if it was a common type.
Possibly struck in the year of Christ's birth! Many biblical scholars believe Jesus was most likely born in 6 B.C. GB33114. Bronze AE 15, Al-Qatanani 168t4 (this coin); Barkay CN 152b (this coin); Meshorer Nabataean 57 var., BMC Arabia -, SNG ANS -, gVF, high-grade, weight 2.029 g, maximum diameter 14.9 mm, die axis 0o, Petra (Jordan) mint, 6 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Aretas with long hair right; reverse two crossed cornucopias, Nabataean H (heth) left, X (year 4) between the horns, and H (heth) right; the only known specimen, possibly unique; SOLD
Judaea, Pontius Pilate, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 26 - 36 A.D.
Pontius Pilate served under Emperor Tiberius and is best known from the biblical account of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. He was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea from 26 - 36 A.D. He is known from the New Testament, his coins, brief mention by Tacitus, Philo of Alexandria, Josephus, the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Gospel of Marcion, other apocryphal works, and a stone in the Israel Museum inscribed with his name and "PRAEFECTUS IVDAEAE."JD97306. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6371b; Meshorer TJC 333d; Sofaer 46; BMC Palestine p. 260, 83, aVF, green patina highlighted by lighter green deposits, obverse slightly off center, tiny edge cracks, reverse edge beveled, weight 1.768 g, maximum diameter 16.1 mm, die axis 0o, Jerusalem mint, 30 A.D.; obverse TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar), lituus (augural wand); reverse date "HZ" (blundered LIZ = year 17) within wreath; scarce date variety; SOLD
Antioch, Seleukis and Pieria, Syria, 13 - 14 A.D., The "Star of Bethlehem Coin"
Michael Molnar, an astronomer, believes this coin depicts Jupiter's occultation of Aries in 6 B.C., the most probable "Star of Bethlehem."RP92040. Bronze AE 20, McAlee 99; RPC I 4269; SNG Cop 98; BMC Galatia p. 159, 65, Nice VF, dark patina, weight 5.988 g, maximum diameter 20.2 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, Legatus Augusti Pro Praetore Silanus, 13 - 14 A.D.; obverse laureate head of Zeus right; reverse EΠI ΣIΛANOY ANTIOCEΩN, ram running right, looking back, star above, ΔM (year 44 Actian Era) below; ex Holyland Numismatics; SOLD
Kingdom of Persis, Vahsir (Oxathres) I, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
The coinage of the Kings of Persis consists in individualized portraits of the rulers on the obverse, and often the rulers shown in a devotional role on the reverse, before a sacred edifice or a fire-alter. The style of the coins is often influenced by Parthian coinage, particularly in respect to the dress and the headgear of the rulers. A reverse legend in Aramaic, using the Aramaic script, gives the name of the ruler and his title
(mlk': King), and often his relationship to a preceding ruler. The coin legends are written from right to left, wrapping the central scene in a counterclock-wise manner.SH06337. Silver hemidrachm, Alram IP 580, Klose-Müseler 4/18, Tyler-Smith 111 - 113, Sunrise 603, BMC Arabia -, SNG Cop -, EF, weight 1.745 g, maximum diameter 13.3 mm, die axis 180o, Persepolis (Fars Province, Iran) mint, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.; obverse bearded, diademed and draped bust left, two diadem ties, wearing neck torque; reverse king right of fire altar, Aramaic legend around; SOLDNabataean Kingdom, Aretas IV, 9 B.C. - 40 A.D.
The meaning of the X left on the obverse is uncertain. It is probably an engraving error. The usual mark is the Nabataean letter het, the initial of Aretas.
Aretas IV Philopatris was the greatest Nabataean king, ruling S. Palestine, most of Trans-Jordan, N. Arabia, and Damascus. During his reign, large religious centers - also serving as banks and trade clearinghouses - were established on the Hauran, in Petra, and at Avdat. Aretas was married to Huldu when he became king. Her profile was featured on coins until 16 A.D. After a short gap, the face of his second wife, Shuqailat, appeared on the coins. Aretas's daughter married Herod Antipas, tetrarch of the Galilee. When Antipas took another wife, Herodias, Aretas's daughter returned to her father, who went to war against Antipas and defeated him. The episode led to the beheading of John the Baptist. Antipas appealed to Tiberius, who dispatched the governor of Syria to attack Aretas. Paul mentions Aretas in connection with his visit to Damascus when he had to to be lowered from the wall in a basket to escape. Al-Khazneh, the treasury, one of the most elaborate buildings in Petra, is believed to have been Aretas' mausoleum.GB94753. Bronze AE 17, Barkay CN 188b (notes otherwise unpublished Schmitt-Korte II 80 var.), gF, dark patina, earthen deposits, scratches, irregular shape due to sprue cuts, weight 4.042 g, maximum diameter 16.5 mm, die axis 0o, Petra (Jordan) mint, 16 - 40 A.D.; obverse jugate laureate and draped busts of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right, Nabataean shin lamed mem (one or whole - indicating the denomination) above, X lower left; reverse two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Nabataean inscription in three lines: TTRH / SQY/TL (Aretas Shuqailat, read right to left, two lines above between the horns, the last line below); from the Ray Nouri Collection; very rare; SOLD
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