The coins were the size of a modern Israeli half-shekel and were issued by Tyre, in that form, between 126 BC and AD 56. Earlier Tyrian coins with the value of a tetradrachm, bearing various inscriptions and images, had been issued from the second half of the fifth century BC.

The Tyre mint struck hundreds of coins but the most important one for Bible students is the Silver Shekel of Tyre because there are four different references in the Bible to it.

Aug 14, 2012 · Though shekels were struck during the fifth and fourth centuries B.C. by several rulers of Tyre, a city of ancient Phoenicia, the most important type was struck for almost two centuries, between c.126/5 BC and c.AD 65/66. This coin features on the obverse a portrait of Melkart, the Punic equivalent of the Greek hero Heracles (Hercules).

Sep 27, 2021 · In his comprehensive dating catalogue of Tyrian shekels, Edward Cohen describes in detail the mint marks, monograms, year dates, and Phoenician letters that give the biographical information of...

Mar 30, 2021 · The silver tetradrachm (shekel) struck by the mint at Tyre features prominently in several pivotal events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as documented in the New Testament. It is likely to be the coin that Jesus told his disciple Simon Peter …

May 21, 2016 · Among the most popular types of ancient coins are shekels of Tyre, the main silver coinage of a powerful maritime city in ancient Phoenicia. Though desired for many reasons, shekels of Tyre...

The shekel coin of Tyre was used for the temple tax in Jerusalem. New Testament coin. Weight: 12.5 grams. Mint of Jerusalem Y 14 AD. Certificate of authenticity. Presentation stand included.

Feb 25, 2021 · Tyre shekels and half-shekels (also called tetradrachms and didrachms) were first struck as autonomous silver coins after Tyre was freed from Seleucid domination and were dated from 126/5 BCE...

Detailed information about the coin Tetradrachm (Tyrian Shekel), Tyre, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

Apr 1, 2024 · The Shekel of Tyre was significant in the economic and religious contexts of Jesus’ era. Originating from Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city, this coin was highly valued throughout the Levant for its high silver content, gaining widespread acceptance and demand.