Illustrated Bible History
Ancient Bible Manners and Customs - Ancient Coins
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Assarion |
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| Roman copper coin assarius is equal to a tenth of a denarius. | |
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Denarius of Tiberius Caesar |
| Denarius was the principal coin of the Romans. | |
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Half Shekel |
| Ancient coins of a half shekel ascribed to Simon Maccabaeus. | |
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Wine Jars |
| Silver coin of Thasos. Fourth century B.C. In the British Museum. |