Zeus Numismatics
Auction 11 1 Aug 2020
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Tiberius AR Denarius. Lugdunum, AD 15-18. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated right on throne with plain legs, holding sceptre in right hand and olive branch; double line below. RIC I 26; RSC 16.
The Tribute Penny (or Denarion in Greek/Latin or Cristo della moneta in Italian) was the coin shown to Jesus Christ when he made is famous speech 'Render unto Caesar'. The phrase comes from the King James version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it'. Born was the 'Tribute Penny'.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 3.60 gr
Diameter: 18 mm
The Tribute Penny (or Denarion in Greek/Latin or Cristo della moneta in Italian) was the coin shown to Jesus Christ when he made is famous speech 'Render unto Caesar'. The phrase comes from the King James version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it'. Born was the 'Tribute Penny'.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 3.60 gr
Diameter: 18 mm