Should I even bother to find out? I found what looks like a Roman Silver coin. It is the size of a quarter. It is worn on its edges and not completely round in shape. There is a picture of what looks like Cesear or Greek looking man, on the front and a bird on the back that looks like a falcon. But that one I am unsure. Should I have this evaluated? Where do I go to have an appraisal? There are some ancient graphics around the edges, maybe roman numerals? But it is hard to make out. Any suggestions? I have been told that this is now "your lucky coin" and to hold it in my right pocket and rub it from time to time for good luck. Is this true, as well? Any idea's? Have any of you heard of this "good luck coin" thing? Just wondering.

FeelSoNumbZombie

After searching the internet all day about this coin, I found it!
Ancient Judean Coin Ancient Greek Coin Gold Roman Ancient Coin Ancient Biblical Coin

Shekels of Tyre - the Biblical 'Thirty Pieces of Silver'

JB600. Phoenicia, Tyre, after 126BC, AR Didrachm (Half Shekel) (7.1g). Melqart (Phoenician version of Hercules) head rt./Eagle left on prow, dated year 47 (=79/78BC), SG 5921. Near centered on slightly small flan which loses bottom of eagle's feet, few small spots of minor encrustation near edges obv., clear date, nice sharp portrait and eagle, light tone, Extremely Fine....$950 Photo
This coin type was the Temple Tax for one year at the time of Christ.

WaHoo! I found it on the internet! Amazing! I put in Greek Roman Silver Coin Falcon Eagle in my browser and this came up!:
http://www.ancient-art.com/images/jb600.jpg

Ok, now what do I do with it? Any suggestions?

Clough

I am glad that you were able to find an image of a coin such as that! I would suggest taking it to a coin dealer of an auctioneer for evaluation and appraisal. Are you sure that it's real? I have some coins that are replicas of those from Biblical times. They look real. Where did you find it, if you wouldn't mind sharing?

Fr_Chuck

I own a some, bought them from coin dealers 10 or 15 years ago, some of mine are the size smaller than a penny, a couple alot smaller.
Many of the fakes are hard to tell, also there are many foriegn coins, that can look like you described. If you can post a photo of it here , it will help

FeelSoNumbZombie

I found the coin at a lake in Oklahoma, in the sand. I will take a picture of it. But it looks exactly like the photo's I found on the internet. I do not have a clue about coins. But it looks authentic. That is why I was so curious. I will also inquire with a coin dealer or auctioner. This coin is very old looking. But most of the graphics are seen. I have been trying to figure out what Roman year the coin was made in. How can you tell? Would you happen to know? It is amazing that I was able to stumble upon the actual coin on several sites.
Mine is: Tyre, Phoenicia
Jesus-Jerusalem through Coins
My coin has the same line in the first photo, yet a TM above it.
Where this one in the photo has an LM in the second and unknown mark in the one above it in the picture at this site. And on the other side of the Eagle, mine has AJ, where the one in the photo has a leaf? and the other an upside down looking V and Y.
Any idea's what my line and above TM, other side- upside down V Y means in interpretation? This is very interesting.

FeelSoNumbZombie

Also, is there some spiritual meaning to finding one of these coins? Or mystical meaning? Just wondering. When I saw that this coin could be from the Shekels of Tyre - the Biblical 'Thirty Pieces of Silver', I began to wonder if it was found for a spiritual significance? Things like this have happened to me before. That is why I am asking. I just thought that it may have some significance spiritually for me to have found it. Even if it could possibly be a fake. Actually, I have no idea if it is fake or not. I guess someone with expertise in this field would be able to tell or not. All I can gather is that it looks real, it feels real, it looks like silver, it needs to be cleaned up properly, it is darkened in areas. I will have to find that digital camera! Am I able to post a picture of it here?

Fr_Chuck

This site gives you an idea of values

Roman Coins for Sale Ancient Coins for Sale Ancient Greek Coins Buy Online Biblical Coins

FeelSoNumbZombie

Ok, from what I gathered from this site is that it is a coin from the new testament.

Coins of the New Testament


Celtic World


The coins which are mentioned in the Bible
There are no Old Testament references to coins, although many rulers and events associated with coinage are mentioned. The New Testament refers to three specific coins: the denarius, the mite or lepton, and the shekel.

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Shekel of Tyre
The "tribute penny" is considered to be a denarius of Tiberius, the Roman emperor of the time. The "widow's mite" is the smallest bronze coin in circulation, the lepton. The shekel, for the Temple tax, is considered to be a contemporary coin of Tyre.

But couldn't find the value of it. One site stated it was worth $950. But honestly, the value is secondary to what may be the reason why I may have found it spiritually. I wouldn't really care if it was real or fake. The value is secondary to me.
The significance is far more important if it was a message.

And I realize that this may come across a little wacky. But I have found things before that have had significance spiritually to me. Money, jewelry, stones, etc. And now this coin. If I pray about something, I sometimes receive a spiritual message. Whether it has been money for college, or a bill, jewelry of my Grandmothers that no one could find, stones that were significant to someone who had died in my life, etc. Yet, it does help knowing the value of it. If it is real, that is. At first, I have to tell ya. I wanted to know the value of the coin. But after reading about the coin itself, I wondered about a possible significance in my life related to a prayer I have had recently. I guess, in a way, I have answered my own question. With your help, ofcourse!
I will without a doubt look into this further. If it is what has been found on the internet and is authentic, that would be wonderful.

Flying Blue Eagle

FeelSoNumbZombie - If I were you I would have it Athe3nicated by one of the following,They will tell you every thing you want to know about the coin,and grading encapsulation,the present value of it #1 - ANACS GRADING SERVICE YOU CAN CONTACT THEM AT ( ANACS Home Page or this address- P.O.box 200300, AUSTIN TEXAS 78720-0300
--#2 ( NGC_ Phone number is 1-800-459-2646. I have used boyh of these befor and they are both good and trust worthy , If I could see the coin I could pretty tell you things about it , i have been looking at 6 different bibical roman coins in my book to night already ,i have 3 different bibical coins in my collection, but as clough said ( YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL BECAUSE THERE arE a lot of counterfit coinS OUT there. thats one reason ,if I am not sure about a coin I send it to one of the ones above. When you talk to someone there tell them you need special envelope to send coin or coins to them, dont foget to send them insuared , dont cost much , on just the one you asked about on this post, I would INSURE for at least $200.00. FSNZ- what ever you do ,DO NOT RUB THE COIN WITH YOUR HANDS OR FINGERS <YOU WILL RUIN THE COIN< ALWAYS WIPE DRY A COIN AFTER HANDLING IT < BE CAUSE THE BODY OILS FROM YOUR BODY WILL REALLY EAT IT UP . I can give you what ever you want to know about the biblical coins. ( REMEMBER - DO NOT CLEAN OR RUB THE COIN !!!!!< THEY WILL CLEAN IT THE WAY THAT IS SAFE TO CLEAN IT ::: GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS ::: F.B.E.

FeelSoNumbZombie

Thank you for all of the information. I have to admit, I have rubbed it. Handled it, etc. Held it in my pocket, etc. Maybe because I wanted to know the actual reasoning of how I could have found such a coin to begin with?
I probably won't mail it out, but thank you for the idea Flying Blue Eagle. For me, it's value isn't in the cost but in the message of me finding it. Of all places, Oklahoma on a sandy beach. Whether it be authentic and or fake, does not matter to me. Not unless I lose my job tomorrow, that is! lol
Then I might want to know its monetary value. For me, it was amazing just finding information about this coin on the internet by simply putting what it looked like in a browser. I am still searching for our digital camera in the house. One of the kids must have put it somewhere? All I can tell you is that it looks exactly like the ones posted on the internet. Although, it does have its own dates, as I have previously posted. I guess the dates are in Roman? Or Greek? And I suppose the date would describe what actual year if authentic the coin was actually made in?
What would be amazing is if this coin was actually one of Judas' coins?
I have a coin collector that is close by me. I will first bring it to them for authenticity purposes. Just to know one way or the other.
Whether fake or not, it would be nice to know. I will ask them to clean it, because it is darkened. I promise not to rub it or handle it from NOW ON! hehe I will keep it in a small jewelry box!