Phonecia, Tyre Half Shekel Type Year 162 VF
The shekels and half-shekels of Tyre hold special importance among ancient Jewish and Biblical coins. Jews were required to pay an annual half-shekel to the Jerusalem Temple, and only Tyrian half-shekels were accepted. These coins were common in Jerusalem and valued for their accurate weight and high-quality silver. Many also believe that the "thirty pieces of silver" given to Judas were Tyrian shekels.
Obverse
laureate head of Melqarth
Reverse
eagle to left with closed wings
Weight: 7.04 grams
Mint: Jerusalem c. 36AD
Original: $805.92
-70%$805.92
$241.78
Description
The shekels and half-shekels of Tyre hold special importance among ancient Jewish and Biblical coins. Jews were required to pay an annual half-shekel to the Jerusalem Temple, and only Tyrian half-shekels were accepted. These coins were common in Jerusalem and valued for their accurate weight and high-quality silver. Many also believe that the "thirty pieces of silver" given to Judas were Tyrian shekels.
Obverse
laureate head of Melqarth
Reverse
eagle to left with closed wings
Weight: 7.04 grams
Mint: Jerusalem c. 36AD
