This is the famous "tribute penny" from the Bible, but struck in gold. The reigning Caesar at the time of Jesus' ministry was Tiberius, the adopted son of Augustus. •••
The English term "penny" is the King James Bible translation of the denomination indicated in the original Greek of the New Testament: the Roman silver denarius. ••• These are most sought after by serious collectors because they are the surviving objects most closely associated with Jesus. ••• The question of whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar was a question intended to trap Jesus and make him guilty of treason. ••• Jesus' answer to the money collectors was very diplomatic and defined the duty owed to both the secular authorities and God. ••• "Render on to Caesar the things that are Caesars and to God the things that are Gods. (Mark ‪12:13-17‬) ••• Tiberius is #3 of the Twelve Caesars. •
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