IMAGE archaeology c. 126 BC – 65 AD Public Domain Mark 1.0
Tyrian Silver Shekel (Temple Tax Coin)
Created by Curators & Archaeologists of American Numismatic Society • Custodian: American Numismatic Society / Wikimedia Commons
Context & Significance
High-purity silver tetradrachm of Tyre depicting Melqart/Herakles, required for the Jerusalem Temple half-shekel dues.
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Creator / Scribe: Curators & Archaeologists of American Numismatic Society
Source Archive / Institution: American Numismatic Society / Wikimedia Commons
Copyright License: Public Domain Mark 1.0 ↗
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Historical Period / Date: c. 126 BC – 65 AD
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