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The 30 Pieces of Silver that Betrayed Christ
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Country:
Syria |
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Date:
93-83 BC |
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Metal:
Silver |
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Denomination:
Tetradrachm
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Diameter:
24 mm |
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Condition:
Circulated |
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Obverse:
Philip Philadelphus of Syria
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Reverse:
Zeus seated
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Packaging:
Capsule, Black Display card |
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“Then one of the twelve called Judas Iscariot went unto the chief priests and said unto them, ’What will ye give me and I will deliver him unto you?” And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.”—Matthew 26:14-15
According to scholars, it appears likely that the actual “30 Pieces of Silver” paid to Judas were shekels or tetradrachms struck in the Holy Land during the years preceding the crucifixion. Many archeologists believe this 2,000-year-old silver tetradrachm struck by Philip Philadelphus of Syria is a likely possibility.
Could this be one of the actual coins that betrayed Christ? Who knows, but this coin is without a doubt an important Biblical artifact. |
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