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A number of coins are mentioned in the Bible, and they have proved very popular among coin collectors.[1]

Specific coins mentioned in the Bible include the widow's mite, the tribute penny and the thirty pieces of silver, though it is not always possible to identify the exact coin that was used.

  1. ^ Sayles, Wayne G (2003). Ancient Coin Collecting. F+W Media. p. 201.

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