Lot 504 :
Sold for £120 hammer
Estimate £80-£120
Roman - Tiberius (AD 14-37) denarius tribute penny, Livia seated on throne holding a spear and branch. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech ''Render unto Caesar...'', ''Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not-'' he is asked by a Pharisee. and he replies, ''bring me a penny, that I may see it'' (Mark 12:14 to 15)
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