Bidspirit auction | Caesar Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR

Caesar Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius coin “Tribute Penny” type. Weight 3.73 grams, Size 20 mm. - Descriptions of the type :  Bust of Tiberius to right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding scepter and olive branch. Jesus, questioned about paying taxes to Caesar, asked for a denarius coin. He pointed to Caesar's image on it and said, ”Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s.” This moment highlighted the distinction between secular and divine authority. The coin shown is often called the “Tribute Penny” and is traditionally linked to a Roman denarius of Tiberius.