Never before have we offered genuine Silver Shekels minted in Jerusalem. These enduring, large Silver Coins are among the few cherished possessions you could ever hope to own that have survived from the time of Christ. Even more amazing, each one is in an exceptional state of preservation and clearly shows off many fine details. Jerusalem Silver Shekels are so unique that they may well become the most talked about rare coin in your collection. For sure, possessing a coin with these credentials will make you the envy of your friends. As a gift for a loved one, there is simply nothing else to compare. Order early as we expect an immediate sell-out. Famous Bible-Era Silver Coins Before you rush to order, let us share with you a few fascinating details about these ancient coins. Shekels are mentioned throughout the Bible, beginning in Genesis with a story about Abraham. (Genesis 23:15-16) * Own a Piece of Bible History - Silver Shekels are, without a doubt, the most significant Biblical era coins for Jews and Christians alike. * Finely Detailed Coins - Each Silver Shekel was struck by hand using hand-carved dies. For that reason, the shapes are seldom round or perfect. We coins in this special release exhibit many fine details, although they can vary widely. * Unique Historical Designs - As a reflection of the culture of their times, Shekels feature a graven image of Baal, best remembered as the Canaanite fertility deity. The reverse is an Egyptian-style Eagle, a club associated with Hercules, the Greek inscription Tyre, and the date. In addition, these rare, hard-to-find, Jerusalem Shekels bear a tiny mint mark to distinguish them from those minted in other Phoenician cities. Jerusalem Temple Tax Paid in Shekels During the time of Christ and the Apostles, the Jews had no silver coins of their own. Shekels from Tyre were used as money in the Holy Land. Despite the Ten Commandments prohibiting the use of graven images on coins, Temple Priests in Jerusalem required taxes be paid in Silver Shekels. "You shall have no other gods beside Me. You shall not make for yourself a sculptured image or any likeness of what is in the heavens above, or on earth below, or in the waters under the earth." Jesus was quite familiar with Silver Half Shekels and Shekels. In Mathew 21:12, "Jesus went into the Temple of God, and... overthrew the tables of the moneychangers." Jesus was angery at money changers making exorbitant profits by holding a monopoly on Shekel coinage required to pay the Temple tax. No doubt, on that fateful day, the ancient bankers had Silver Shekels (exactly like those we have available today) tossed everywhere by Jesus. Judas Paid 30 Shekels of Silver Historians tells us that the "Thirty Pieces of Silver" Judas received for the betrayal of Christ were probably Silver Shekels just like these. Today, the legendary Jerusalem Silver Shekel is cherished as one of the few surviving artifacts dating back 2,000 years to the time of Christ. No artifact we've ever offered compares to these Silver Shekels. In fact, they are so rare that we might expect them to trade at many times our low price offered during this special release. Extremely Limited Quantity Each Silver Shekel is guaranteed, certified as "Genuine" and sealed in a PCGS holder. Supplies are limited and all Shekels must be offered first come, first served. Limit three per order please. |
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