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Tiberius 'tribute Penny' Silver Denarius

Primus Pilus

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The famous coin believed to be that referenced in the testament of Jesus Christ (Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke)

 

"Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar

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Emperor Goblinus

That's pretty interesting. I've never really given much thought to the coin that Jesus used. I have known for a while that the "Caesar" referred to was Tiberius. However, I always picture the coin being gold or copper, not silver.

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