Emperor Tiberius 14-37AD silver coin "Tribute Penny"
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You will receive this exact authentic Tiberius Roman coin,
featuring a beautiful bust of the emperor.
This coin is an exceptional example of a "Tribute Penny" struck under Tiberius. Acquired from a British collection, see images. Ticket included
The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech "Render unto Caesar..." The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?" (Mark 12:14) and he replies, "bring me a penny, that I may see it" (Mark 12:15)
Specific coin description:
TIBERIUS (14-37). Denarius. "Tribute Penny" type. Lugdunum.
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head right.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM.
Livia (as Pax) seated right on throne, holding sceptre and olive branch.
RIC² 26.