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02 Augustus RIC I 0037aAugustus 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR Denarius. Spanish Mint c. 19-18 A.D. (3.43g, 19.7m, 6h). Obv: AVGVSTVS CAESAR, oak-wreathed head right. Rev: DIVVS IVLIVS, to l. and r. of eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RIC I 37a. RSC 98.

The Caesaris Astrum, or Star of Caesar, appeared in 44 B.C., mere months after Caesar’s assassination during the Ludi Victoriae Caesaris. The appearance of the comet was taken as a dramatic sign of the deification of Caesar, and not lost on Augustus as an ongoing propaganda opportunity as this coin demonstrates.
4 commentsLucas H
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Asia Minor, Pontos? (Uncertain), Comet, Horse's head Uncertain Mint
Pontus or Asia Minor
about 130-100 BC
Obv.: Horse's head with star
Rev.: Comet
AE, 1.66g, 12.1mm
Ref.: SNG Black Sea 984, Lindgren III 154
OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17, this coin
2 commentsshanxi
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AUGUSTUS AR DenariusOBVERSE: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, head left wearing oak wreath
REVERSE: DIVVS-IVLIVS to left and right of eight rayed comet
with tail upwards
Uncertain Spanish Mint, possibly Caesaraugusta 19-18 BC
3.45g, 21mm
RIC 137b RSC 97
2 commentsLegatus
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Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D. Silver denarius, RIC I 340 (R2), RSC I Julius Caesar 6, BnF I 273, BMCRE I 70, SRCV I 1622, VF, scratch on cheek, pitting, 3.572g, 19.8mm, 180o, Rome mint, moneyer M. Sanquinius, 17 B.C.; obverse AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE (Augustus son of the divine [Julius Caesar], [has made the] secular games), Herald standing left, wearing helmet with two feathers and long robe, winged caduceus in right hand, round shield decorated with six-pointed star on his left arm; reverse M SANQVINIVS III VIR, youthful laureate head (the deified Julius Caesar or Genius Saeculari Novi?) right, above, four-rayed comet (sidus Iulium) with tail; ex CNG auction 145 (9 Aug 2006), lot 254. Very rare.

This type was struck to commemorate the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games held by Augustus in 17 B.C. to mark the commencement of a new age inaugurated by the divine Julius Caesar and led by his heir Augustus. The reverse portrait is traditionally identified as the head of a youthful divine Julius Caesar, however, it actually resembles Augustus and may be Genius Saeculari Novi, the personification of the new age.

EX; FORVM Ancient Coins.

*With my sincere thank and appreciation , Photo and Description courtesy of FORVM Ancient Coins Staff.
Per FORVM ; an EF example of this type recently sold on 26 May 2014 for 20,000 CHF (approximately $25,575) plus fees.

From The Sam Mansourati Collection.
4 commentsSam
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Augustus, 27 BC - 14 ADObv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, oak-wreathed head of Augustus facing right.

Rev: (D)IVVS - IVLIVS across field, a comet of eight rays with upward tail.

Note: "Sidus Iulium" or the Julian Star was a fiery comet that appeared in the heavens in May of 44 BC. On the opening day of the funeral games for Julius Caesar the comet's brightness dramatically intensified so that it was visible even in daylight. The timely appearance of the comet was taken as a sign of Caesar's apotheosis.

Silver Denarius, Caesaraugusta mint, 19 - 18 BC

3.7 grams, 19.5 mm, 180°

RIC I 37a, RSC 98, S1607 (var.), VM 57
3 commentsMatt Inglima
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Augustus: Augustus 27 BCE-14 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 19-18 BCE
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: DIVVS IVLIVS
Type: 8 ray comet
Mint: Spain; Caesaraugustus, Hispania
Weight & Measures: 2.96g; 21mm
RIC: RIC 1, 38A

Translation OB: Caesar Augustus
Translation REV: The Divine Julius

Notes: This coin minted under Augustus in 19-18 BCE commemorates the Julius Comet which was seen in the skies above Rome in 44 BCE. This event happened shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar and was seen to represent the deification of Caesar-Thus “the divine Julius.” Images of Comets were then used symbolically and politically on some coins of the Roman Empire.
1 commentsJustin L1
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Castulo - AE quadranslate 2nd century BC
diademed head right
boar right, star (comet)* above
KaŚTiLO
Villaronga p. 337, 50; SNG BM Spain 1358
3,7g 17mm
ex Lucernae

* In 135 BC bright comet appeared and star symbol has appeared on many coins through mediterranean since then.
J. B.
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Detroit, Michigan)AE token, 35 mm., 1930/31.

Obv: • CONGREGATION • SHAAREY ZEDEK / • שַׁעֲרֵי צֶדֶ הבבמת בית, within border around beaded rim, • Dec 12 1862 • / DETROIT, beneath building in center.

Rev: BLESSED BE HE WHO COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, within border around reeded rim, design at bottom, candelabra in center flanked by CHAN-UKAH, 5622-5691 beneath.

Ref: None known.

In 1861 seventeen followers of traditional Judaism withdrew from the Beth El Society in Detroit to found the “Shaarey Zedek Society.” It was located at Congress and St. Antoine (from 1865 to 1903); at Winder and Brush (from 1903 to 1913); at Willis and Brush (from 1913 to 1930), rented temporary quarters (from 1930-1932) and at Chicago Boulevard and Lawton (from 1932 to 1962) before moving to its current home on Bell Road in Southfield in 1962. It incorporated in 1904.
Stkp
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Crawford 535/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AE 31Rome, The Imperators.
Octavian, 38 BCE.
AE 31 (16.72g; 31mm).
Italian mint.

Obverse: DIVI F; Bare head of Octavian facing right; star before.

Reverse: DIVOS IVLIVS inscription in two lines within laurel wreath.

References: Crawford 535/2; HCRI 309; RBW 1823 (this coin); Sydenham 1336; BMCRR (Gaul) 108-110; Julia 101.

Provenance: Ex RBW Collection [CNG e-Sale 364 (2 Dec 2015), Lot 190] and [NAC 63 (17 May 2012), Lot 572]; ex Stack's (30 Apr 1986), Lot 1761; ex Frederick Knobloch Collection [Stack's (3 May 1978), Lot 737].

While probably a dupondius or sestertius, the actual denomination of this coin is uncertain, thus I call it AE 31. The star on the obverse may represent the bright comet that was seen for 7 days shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar and was interpreted as a sign of his divinity. The reverse refers to the laurel wreath that the Senate granted Julius Caesar the right to wear at all times. The coin type is certainly Octavian’s attempt to portray himself as the son and rightful heir of the god Julius.
Carausius
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Divus Julius Caesar under AugustusObv: M SANQVINIVS (moneyer) III VIR, youthful laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar right, above, a comet with four rays and a tail.
Rev: AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE, herald or ludius standing left, wearing long robe reaching to ankles and helmet with two long feathers, and holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and round shield with a six pointed star.
2.48g, 17 mm.
RIC 340; BMCRE 70; RSC (Julius Caesar) 6; BN 273-4; FFC 4.
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Divus Julius Caesar under AugustusObv: M SANQVINIVS (moneyer) III VIR, youthful laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar right, above, a comet with four rays and a tail.
Rev: AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE, herald or ludius standing left, wearing long robe reaching to ankles and helmet with two long feathers, and holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and round shield with a six pointed star.
2.48g, 17 mm.
RIC 340; BMCRE 70; RSC (Julius Caesar) 6; BN 273-4; FFC 4.
JayAg47
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Elagabalus, 218–22 CEAR denarius, Rome, 221 CE; 2.89g. BMCRE 256, RIC 46, RSC 196. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG; laureate bust, draped, seen from the front, with horn over forehead, bearded. Rx: PM TR P IIII COS III PP; Elagabalus, standing half-left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar, holding branch (cypress?) upwards in left hand; star or comet in field left.

Notes: Seventh issue (May 221 to end of the reign, March 222) of the reign of Elagabalus. High-relief portrait.

Provenance: Ex Münzen & Medaillen 37 (23 November 2012), lot 218; ex Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel – Fixed Price List 243 (May 1964), lot 304.
1 commentsBritannicus
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Elagabalus, 218–22 CEAR denarius, Rome, 221–2 CE; 3.05g. RIC 131, RSC 246. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG; laureate bust, draped, seen from the front, with horn over forehead, bearded. Rx: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB; Elagabalus standing right, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar, holding club or rod (cypress?) upright; star or comet in field right.

Notes: Seventh issue (May 221 to end of the reign, March 222) of the reign of Elagabalus.

Provenance: Ex Heritage – WWACA 231304 (24 January 2013), lot 61062.
2 commentsBritannicus
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Elagabalus, 218–22 CEAR denarius, Rome, 221–2 CE; 19mm, 3.51g, 6h. BMCRE 209–10, RIC 88, RSC 61b. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG; laureate bust, draped, seen from the front, bearded. Rx: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG; Elagabalus standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar, holding club or branch (cypress?), and recumbent bull behind altar; star or comet in field left.

Notes: Seventh issue (May 221 to end of the reign, March 222) of the reign of Elagabalus.

Provenance: Ex Triton XVI (8–9 January 2013), lot 1108.
1 commentsBritannicus
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Hungary. (Saint) István/Stephen I (Grand Prince 997-1000; King 1000-1038; canonized in 1083). Huszár 1; Tóth-Kiss 1.3 legend variation 1; Unger 1; Réthy I 1; Frynas H.1.2; Lengyel 1/1; Adamovszky A2; Csákvári p. 30; Kovács pp. 33-35Hungary. (Saint) István/Stephen I (Grand Prince 997-1000; King 1000-1038; canonized in 1083)

AR denomination unknown (per Huszár and Adamovszky) or denár (per Tóth-Kiss, Unger, Frynas, Lengyel, Kovács, Csákvári and Gyöngyössy) (average .76 g, 15-19 mm.); .84 g., 18.04 mm. max., 0°

Obv: + STEPHANVS REX, cross within pearled border, wedges between the arms of the cross.

Rev: + REGIA CIVITAS, cross within pearled border, wedges between the arms of the cross.

Struck at Esztergom, and issued continuously, probably for decades (per Tóth-Kiss), beginning ca. 1020 (per Gyöngyössy), or 1018-1038 (per Jonsson). According to Jonsson, this type was struck according to two weight standards; a "heavy denar" (average weight 1.24 g.) and "light denar" (average weight .80 g.), with different issuance dates. However, no catalog differentiates the type by weight. It would appear that Jonsson's "light denar" corresponds to this type (which has an average weight of .78 g.) and that his "heavy denar" corresponds to the similar Huszár 4; Tóth-Kiss 1.7, Réthy I 7 (which has an average weight of 1.24 g).

Faintich speculates that the wedges on this coin are cometary symbols that may represent the comet of 975 (the year of Stephen's birth).

Huszár rarity 9, Toth-Kiss rarity 200, Unger rarity 65, Frynas rarity N.

Note: “[T]he half denars or obols of the Bavarian princes, coined at Regensburg, have been identified as the direct models for the first Hungarian coins. . . Yet the design of the Hungarian coin refrained from a servile imitation of the Bavarian model, partly by omitting to copy the representation of the Carlovingian [sic] church from the reverse of the Bavarian obols, partly by showing independent taste in shaping the cross, and applying the linear Greek cross. Finally the capital letter types of the legend on Bavarian coins completely differ from the peculiar characters to be seen on the first Hungarian coins, which are engraved with unusual forms actually reminiscent of runic marks” (Huszár 1963, 6-7).
1 commentsStkp
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Hungary. Kálmán/Coloman the Bookish (1095-1116). Huszár 38; Toth-Kiss 11.8 sigla --/--; Unger 29; Réthy I 46; Frynas H.9.6; Lengyel 9/8; Adamovszky A54; Kovács pp. 172 ffHungary. Kálmán/Coloman the Bookish (1095-1116)

AR denar (average: .44 g., 11-13.5 mm.), .51 g., 13.38 mm. max.,180°

Obv: + CA–LM–AN–RE, Cross with crossed arms, spokes between.

Rev: + LADISLAVS RE (decaying legend), cross with wedges.

Struck in Esztergom. Struck ca. 1097-1105 (per Gyöngyössy, whose dating has not been accepted by later catalogers and appears to be speculative). Hóman hypothesized that the chronology of Coloman’s coinage can be determined via the progressively diminishing average weights of the emissions. By this hypothesis, this emission is ranked 7/15, and was struck in the middle of Coloman’s reign.

Faintich speculates that the spokes/bars on this coin are cometary symbols that may represent the comet of 1114, or possibly a comet of 1097, 1106 or 1109.

Huszár rarity 10, Toth-Kiss rarity 25, Unger rarity 50, Frynas rarity N. Unrecorded sigla, as confirmed via per personal email communication with József Géza Kiss on December 25, 2018.

Ladislaus/László I (1077-1095) was canonized in 1192. His name typically appeared, albeit in an increasingly decaying form, on the reverse of 12th century emissions such as this.
Stkp
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I-AUGUSTUS-a - 001 Denar RIC I/37aAv) CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head right
Rv) DIVVS IVLIVS Comet
Weight: 3,3g, Ø:20mm; Referenz: RIC I/37a; Mint: HISPANIA / COLONIA CAESAR AUGUSTA(?) struck ca.19 B.C.-18 B.C.
(Surfaces are a little bit rough)
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IBERIA, Castulo, AE quarter unitlate 2nd century BC
diademed head right
boar right, star (comet)* above
KaŚTiLO
Villaronga p. 337, 50; SNG BM Spain 1358

* In 135 BC bright comet appeared and star symbol has appeared on many coins through mediterranean since then.
J. B.
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Jonathan Edwards, 1972 NYU Hall of Fame MedalObv: Jonathan Edwards 1703 – 1758, bust of Edwards facing left

Rev:, The Hand of God, emerging from clouds emitting bolts of lightning, holds the Earth which is lighted by the rays of the sun. A crescent moon forms the letter “D” in GOD visible in a sky filled with stars, planets, and comets. Below the Hand of God is the inscription: HEAD OF THE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM ON WHOM ALL IS DEPENDENT. The design symbolizes the awakening of faith in God on Earth. The clouds and lightning symbolize the dark and stormy period for religion which preceded the teaching of the medal’s subject. THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ©1972.

Category: Clergyman

Year Elected: 1900

Medal Issued: 1972

Sculptor: Elisabeth Gordon Chandler

Mint: Medallic Art Company

Details: Bronze, 44 mm, 0°
Matt Inglima
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Maria Mitchell, 1965 NYU Hall of Fame MedalObv: MARIA MITCHELL / 1818 – 1889, bust of Mitchell facing three-quarters to left, THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY around outer border.

Rev: A woman seated on a rocky seashore; she is holding a telescope in her right hand as she gazes upward at a comet blazing across the sky.

Category: Science

Year Elected: 1905

Medal Issued: 1965

Sculptor: Eleanor Platt

Mint: Medallic Art Company

Details: Bronze, 44 mm, 0°
Matt Inglima
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Octavianus Augustus - AR DenariusCaesaraugusta?
19-18 BC
head right wearing oak wreath (corona civica)
CAESAR__AVGVSTVS
comet - The Julian Star
DIVVS - IVLIVS
RIC I 37b, RSC I 97, BMCRE I 326, SRCV I 1607
ex 3,8g 19mm
ex Aurea
J. B.
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Pontos - AEuncertain mint
130-100 BC
head of horse right, star with 8 rays
comet (or star with grain ear) 7 rays and tail
BM Black Sea 984; SNG Stancomb 653 corr.; HGC 7, 317.
1,3g 10mm
ex Gitbud and Naumann
J. B.
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Pontos, Uncertain Æ12. Circa 130-100 BC.Obv: Head of horse right, with star of eight points on its neck.
Rev: Comet star of eight points with trail.
ancientone
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Pontos, Uncertain City119-100 BC
AE 12mm, 1.885 grams, 270°

O: Horse-head right, with comet/star of eight points and central pellet on neck

R: comet star of seven points, central pellet, and horse/comet tail to right

Ref: SNG BM 984, SNG Stancomb 653, Lindgren III 154, HGC 7 317

Notes: Rare, Choice VF, nice dark green patina with highlighting earthen deposits, light marks, tiny edge split. The comets depicted are almost certainly the comets described in Justin's epitome of the Historiae Philippicae of the Augustan historian Pompeius Trogus (Justin 37.2.1-2)

Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, Mar 2022
Virgil H
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Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius - AR denariusPompey's moving mint (Greece)
c. 49 BC
diademed head of Apollo right; star below
Q·SICINIVS III·VIR
Nemean lion's skin draped over club; arrow left; bow right
C·COPONIVS_·PR·S·C
Crawford 444/1a, RSC I 1, Sydenham 939, SRCV I 413
3,9g 17,5mm
ex Aurea
ex Hugo Polak

Issue was probably used to pay Pompey soldiers. It mentions S·C in legend in order to pretend to be the official issue authorized by senate. Q. Sicinus struck these coins in exile in the east when he retreated with Pompey from Italy before Ceasar's invasion. Praetor C. Coponius was commander of Pompey's fleet in the easter Mediterranien. Star below Apollo may represent a comet which occured in 49 BC.
J. B.
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RIC 359b Divus Vespasian [Titus]AR Denarius, 3.30g
Rome Mint, 79-80 AD
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Column mounted by shield and topped by urn, flanked by two laurels; in field, E-X, on shield, S C
RIC 359b (C). BMC 124. RSC 149. BNC 99.
Acquired from Beast Coins, May 2006.

There are four commemorative reverse types that were issued by Titus in honor of his father Vespasian after his death; victory and trophy ( a continuation of a reverse Vespasian issued before his death in 79 A.D.), two capricorns supporting a shield, and an ornamental quadriga.
This denarius is my favorite of the four, two laurels flanking a column and shield with an urn placed on top. The urn presumably contains the ashes of the deified Vespasian. The laurels evoke those planted outside Augustus' door. The shield with the inscribed S C show the divus honours voted to Vespasian by the senate.
Apparently Vespasian thought the idea of being deified was amusing, as his death approached he uttered the famous line "Woe's me. Me thinks I'm turning into a god."
A comet appeared in the heavens near the time of his death.

This is a rare variant with the E and X flanking the urn instead of the column.
5 commentsDavid Atherton
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Roman Imperatorial: Gens: Octavia, Octavian and Divus Caesar, Orichalcum Sestertius. Added to RPC in November 2022.Southern Italian Mint 38 B.C. 20.56g - 30.8mm, Axis 10h.

Obv: DIVI • F - Bare and slightly bearded head right, star or comet in field.

Rev: DIVOS IVLIVS - Legend in two lines within laurel wreath.

Ref: Cr 535/2; Cohen 95; Syd 1336; RPC 621.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added to RPC in November 2022.
Christian Scarlioli
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. AR denarius, 49 BC.Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right, star below. Q SICINIVS before, III VIR behind.
Rev. Club or Hercules surmounted by facing lions scalp, arrow left, bow right. C COPONIVS PR SC.
Ref. Albert 1377; Crawford 444/1; Sear 413.
Coin: The praetor C. Coponius was the naval commander of Pompeius Magnus fleet operating in the East. This issue might have been to pay the soldiers. The star on the obverse could signify the comet seen in that year. Q. Sicinius was one of the 3 monetary quaestors ( III VIR ) for the year 49 BC. He decided to join Pompeys army to the east. The place of mint is unknown but possible places considering the design on the reverse suggests Ephesus, Pergamum, Sardis, Tralles and Apamea. Ephesus, as the residence of the proconsul, perhaps has the strongest claim.
***Special thanks to Steve Minnnoch for his comments on place of mint***
16mm.
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RPC - Asia Minor, Pontos?, Comet, Horse's head, OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17 - Plate CoinUncertain Mint
Pontus or Asia Minor
about 130-100 BC
Obv.: Horse's head with star
Rev.: Comet
AE, 1.66g, 12.1mm
Ref.: SNG Black Sea 984, Lindgren III 154
OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17, this coin
shanxi
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Tyre, Phoenicia, 106 - 105 B.C., Judas' 30 Pieces of SilverSilver Shekel, BMC Phoenicia p. 238, 99 (also with Phoenician letter nun between legs); HGC 10 357; Cohen DCA 919, EF, well centered and struck on a tight flan, toned, marks, encrustations, some light corrosion, 13.857g, 27.4mm, 0o, Tyre mint, c. 106 - 105 B.C.
Obverse : laureate head of Melqart right, lion's skin knotted around neck.
Reverse : TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY (of Tyre the holy and inviolable), eagle left, right foot on ship's ram, palm frond under wing, date AK (year 21) over club left, HAP monogram right, Phoenician letter nun (control letter) between legs.

From The Sam Mansourati Collection / FORVM Ancient Coins.


Judas' 30 Pieces of Silver;
"Then one of the 12, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, and said unto them, 'What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?' And they covenanted with him for 30 pieces of silver." Matthew 26:14-15. Shekels of Tyre were the only currency accepted at the Jerusalem Temple and are the most likely coinage with which Judas was paid for the betrayal of Christ.

The Temple Tax Coin;
"..go to the sea and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou has opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them [the temple tax collectors] for me and thee." Since the tax was one half shekel per man the coin would have to be a shekel to pay the tax for both Jesus and Peter. Matthew 17:24-27.

* Rare date.
**The most valuable type of coins in existence.
5 commentsSam
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