Ancient Bronze Coin of the Biblical Holy Land - Nabataean Issue (about 2000-2100 years ago)
This budget-friendly offering features a low-grade bronze coin from the Nabataean kingdom that circulated in the Biblical Holy Land during the first century BCE/CE.
Technical Details:
Format: Mini package
Grade: Low
ID: BIBLEMINI
Note: Coins are crudely struck and show a variety of types
Historical Significance: Originally Bedouin nomads from the Arabian desert, the Nabataeans settled in the Holy Land and established their capital at Petra (in modern Jordan). They were initially allies of the first Hasmonean kings before becoming enemies; King Herod I particularly opposed them. After Roman conquest, the Nabataeans transformed from a nomadic, warlike people into "a sober, acquisitive, orderly people, wholly intent on trade." These bronze coins circulated widely in the Biblical Holy Land during the time of early Christianity, making them contemporaneous with significant New Testament figures including potentially Jesus Christ, Saint Paul, and the Disciples. Their crude striking reflects the practical nature of everyday currency during this pivotal historical period.
This budget-friendly offering features a low-grade bronze coin from the Nabataean kingdom that circulated in the Biblical Holy Land during the first century BCE/CE.
Technical Details:
Format: Mini package
Grade: Low
ID: BIBLEMINI
Note: Coins are crudely struck and show a variety of types
Historical Significance: Originally Bedouin nomads from the Arabian desert, the Nabataeans settled in the Holy Land and established their capital at Petra (in modern Jordan). They were initially allies of the first Hasmonean kings before becoming enemies; King Herod I particularly opposed them. After Roman conquest, the Nabataeans transformed from a nomadic, warlike people into "a sober, acquisitive, orderly people, wholly intent on trade." These bronze coins circulated widely in the Biblical Holy Land during the time of early Christianity, making them contemporaneous with significant New Testament figures including potentially Jesus Christ, Saint Paul, and the Disciples. Their crude striking reflects the practical nature of everyday currency during this pivotal historical period.
This budget-friendly offering features a low-grade bronze coin from the Nabataean kingdom that circulated in the Biblical Holy Land during the first century BCE/CE.
Technical Details:
Format: Mini package
Grade: Low
ID: BIBLEMINI
Note: Coins are crudely struck and show a variety of types
Historical Significance: Originally Bedouin nomads from the Arabian desert, the Nabataeans settled in the Holy Land and established their capital at Petra (in modern Jordan). They were initially allies of the first Hasmonean kings before becoming enemies; King Herod I particularly opposed them. After Roman conquest, the Nabataeans transformed from a nomadic, warlike people into "a sober, acquisitive, orderly people, wholly intent on trade." These bronze coins circulated widely in the Biblical Holy Land during the time of early Christianity, making them contemporaneous with significant New Testament figures including potentially Jesus Christ, Saint Paul, and the Disciples. Their crude striking reflects the practical nature of everyday currency during this pivotal historical period.
