In reviewing some of the old links in my “favorites” I found this one: The Handbook of Biblical Numismatics. (Introduction page, you can click “Index” and “Next>” at the bottom of the page to navigate the book) This eBook is actually pretty good! It is made available by “The Jewish Museum in Cyberspace” and does a Continue reading →
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The Handbook of Biblical Numismatics
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Biblical Coins – Judaea Capta – Vespasian
Thursday, February 12th, 2009In line with the theme I have discussed concerning “biblical coins” we have the collecting theme of “Judaea Capta” series coins which commemorate the Roman defeat of Judaea. These coin types were struck in the name of Vespasian and his two sons Titus and Domitian. Because of the direct link between Vespasian and Judea all Continue reading →
Biblical Coins – The “Widows Mite”
Friday, February 6th, 2009One of the lower priced “biblical coins” is the “Widow’s Mite”, a coin which has significance to both Jews (because it was struck by a King of Judea) and Christians (because of a story found in the Christian Greek scriptures) In the original text of the bible the word “mite” is not found. The term Continue reading →
Biblical Coins – A Definition
Thursday, February 5th, 2009I thought I would write about various collecting themes. One theme which is of interest to me personally is “biblical coins”. What is meant by the term “biblical coins” is: 1. Coins which are specifically mentioned in the bible (i.e.: The two coins of little value which the widow put in the collection box, referred Continue reading →