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Lot 114: PHOENICIA. Tyre. AR Shekel " 30 PIECES OF SILVER " of the Bible (18/17 BC). Jerusalem mint? 
AUCTION: Sale 281
- Sold Winning Bid: $801
- 7 Bid(s)
Description
Obv: Bust of Melqart right.
Rev: Eagle standing left, palm branch over shoulder, PΘ (date) and club of Herakles before, recut KP monogram behind.
RPC I 4640.
Condition: VF30.
Judas received 30 of these for his betrayal of Jesus Christ...one of the most historically significant ancient coins!
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 114
- Listing #: 179998
- Closed: Thursday, May 10, 2012 4:56:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $600