What is biblical coinage?

Biblical coinage is one of the most popular areas of ancient numismatics. Occasionally, coins are mentioned in the text of the Bible, and such coins are in great demand by those making an effort to gain a stronger connection to the Biblical world. There are many approaches to collecting Biblical coins.

Which coin was Jesus describing?

There is much debate over which coin Jesus was describing. In truth, there are a number of possibilities. The only limiting factors are that it would have to bear an image of a Roman ruler accompanied by an inscription naming that ruler, and that it would have to have been struck some time prior to Jesus’ pronouncement.

What is the coin in the fish's mouth mentioned in Matthew 17?

The coin in the fish's mouth mentioned in Matthew 17 is usually thought to be a Tyrian shekel. According to the Gospel of Matthew 26:15, the price for which Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus was thirty pieces of silver.

What is the denomination of a Tiberius coin?

The text does not specifically name the denomination of the coin, nor does it indicate the language of the inscription, nor which ruler was portrayed. Ever in need of codifying such things, numismatists have traditionally identified the standard silver denarius of Tiberius (A.D. 14-37) as the likely candidate.