An authentic ancient Tyrian Shekel, set in a 14-karat...
An authentic ancient Tyrian Shekel, set in a 14-karat gold frame... Judaica at its finest. Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation; includes a certificate of authenticity and is part of a limited edition. This Tyrian Shekel was discovered on Mount Carmel. Scientific analysis indicates it was minted in Jerusalem and used by our ancestors approximately 2,000 years ago to pay the mandatory "half-shekel" tax to the Temple. **The Tyrian Shekel was the exclusive currency used for payments to the Second Temple. It was held in such high regard by the Jewish people—likely due to the purity of its metal and the precision of its weight—that it was adopted as the standard for the holy half-shekel contribution, despite the pagan symbols (such as Melqart and the eagle) appearing on the coin. The Mishnah notes that all shekels mentioned in the Torah refer to Tyrian Shekels. Pendant weight and dimensions: 20.8 grams; length 50 mm; width 30 mm.
[ translate ]An authentic ancient Tyrian Shekel, set in a 14-karat gold frame... Judaica at its finest. Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation; includes a certificate of authenticity and is part of a limited edition. This Tyrian Shekel was discovered on Mount Carmel. Scientific analysis indicates it was minted in Jerusalem and used by our ancestors approximately 2,000 years ago to pay the mandatory "half-shekel" tax to the Temple. **The Tyrian Shekel was the exclusive currency used for payments to the Second Temple. It was held in such high regard by the Jewish people—likely due to the purity of its metal and the precision of its weight—that it was adopted as the standard for the holy half-shekel contribution, despite the pagan symbols (such as Melqart and the eagle) appearing on the coin. The Mishnah notes that all shekels mentioned in the Torah refer to Tyrian Shekels. Pendant weight and dimensions: 20.8 grams; length 50 mm; width 30 mm.
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