Directly from Jerusalem, Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this RARE- ancient Greek Silver Tyre Shekel “ The thirty pieces of Silver which was paid to Judas for betraying the christ”
Dated year 159 - 33/34 C.E. Obverse: laureate head of Melqart facing right, wearing knotted lionskin around neck... Click for details
From Jerusalem, This is an original ancient coin called a “Prutah of Coponius” first Roman procurator of Judaea, 6 - 9 AD. It is considered a “Biblical” coin like the widow mites are, even though this isn’t mentioned in the Bible. It is made of bronze and minted in 6 – 9 AD. Which puts it in circulation in ancient Judea from the time Jesus was a boy through his entire life.
For your consideration is this nice, Holyland pottery juglet. Originally used as a dipper or juglet. This piece dates from the time of David, Iron Age II (circa 930-586 BC), First Temple Period.
Measures: Height: 4.5"
Condition: Good. Handle reattached, but else nice.
Mounting stand is included with this piece.
Provenance provided to purchaser.
For your consideration is this lovely, Judean pottery pyxis. Has a squat, cylindrical neck, raised and pierced lug handles and a slightly flaring mouth.
Dates to the 4th or 5th Century A.D.
Measures: 4" tall and 5" wide. Condition: Restored from sherds, but complete and nice.
Provenance provided to purchaser.
