Bidspirit auction | R. S. Yeoman – Moneys

R. S. Yeoman – Moneys of the Bible Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1961. 57 pages. - An illustrated digest of the coinage of Biblical times, written by renowned American numismatist R. S. Yeoman, author of A Guide Book of United States Coins. The book explores the history, symbolism, and scriptural context of coins mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, including:  • The Shekel of Tyre (“The Thirty Pieces of Silver”)  • The Denarius of Tiberius (“Render unto Caesar…”)  • Coins of John Hyrcanus, Judas Aristobulus, and Alexander Jannaeus  • The “Judaea Capta” series of Vespasian and Titus  • Biblical and prophetic references related to silver and gold Richly illustrated throughout with black-and-white coin plates, this compact 57-page edition brings together archaeology, scripture, and numismatics in an accessible form. Original black hardcover with gilt title. A fine and collectible reference for students of Biblical history and early Jewish coinage.