By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… This last summer, an email message to the ANS Curatorial Department requested that an attempt be made to use the Society’s online resources, like Pocket Change, to offer some education regarding the famous “Tribute Penny” mentioned in the King James Version of Mark 12:13–17 (thought by […]
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Tribute Penny – Tiberius (AD 14-37). AV aureus ). Lugdunum, ca. AD 18-35. The same type was also issued in silver, which became known as the “ Tribute Penny ” due to its famous reference in the Bible by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC…. Providing significant contrast to the many people who would […]
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Tiberius (AD 14-37). AV aureus (19mm, 7.84 gm, 7h). Lugdunum, ca. AD 18-35. by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC…. Providing significant contrast to the many people who would eventually die fighting for their spot as emperor of Rome, Tiberius didn’t particularly want the title. He was Augustus’ stepson and became emperor in 14 […]
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