Description: Thirty pieces of silver. That is all it took for Judas to betray Jesus. Here we have an example of the type believed to be the coin used in this infamous transaction. Shekel of Tyre, 36/37 AD, struck in Jerusalem. NGC VF 3/5 2/5. A very desirable type due to the historical significance, the Shekel of Tyre was struck for over a century, featuring Melqart on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin was struck within 3 years of Jesus' death and resurrection, which scholars believe to be in the year 33 AD. Earlier scholars had the date range between 30-36 AD, which would have given this coin a chance of being struck during the year of Jesus' crucifixion. A worn but wholesome example of the type
Price: 1299.99 USD
Location: Mineola, New York
End Time: 2024-08-08T23:57:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.99 USD
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Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Year: 37 AD
Era: Ancient
Certification: NGC
