The coin the Pharisees presented to Jesus was likely a denarius, which bore the image of the Roman Emperor, often interpreted as a representation of worldly authority. The question about the coin aimed to trap Jesus into making a statement that could be used against him, either by condemning him for supporting Roman rule or for rejecting it. Jesus famously responded, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's," emphasizing the distinction between civic duty and spiritual obligation. The reference to "Zara" might be a misunderstanding; the coin typically depicted the Roman emperor, not a figure named Zara.
Since Rome was the world power at that time, He would have used Roman currency. In one place the Pharisees asked Jesus if they were to pay tribute (taxes) or not. Jesus asks to see the money and they show Him a Roman coin with Caesar's picture on it. This story is found in Matthew 22:15-22.
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Each coin is printed with the value that it have worth as compared to the currency of that specific region.. while paper money is printed on the base of availability of Gold with that specific country.
The phrase "In God We Trust" was first printed on the U.S. 2-cent coin in 1864.
The pharisees wanted to trap Jesus with a coin. Now in those days they had two types of currency, one was Roman with Ceasers head on it , it was used to pay the Romans taxes, while the other was for daily use.
It doesn't refer to any sacrament the parable is about the nation of Israel. The parable of the Lost Son is in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. These three parables are about God's love for people who are lost and, in the context of the parables, God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel. The father in the parable represents God. The youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes. The parable was told because of the attitudes of the scribes and Pharisees. Both of these groups were self righteous and rejected Jesus. This parable along with the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep, are rebukes to the scribes and Pharisees.
A gold coin with Jesus typically refers to a religious or commemorative coin featuring an image or representation of Jesus Christ. These coins are often used as gifts, collectibles, or for religious purposes. They can hold sentimental value for believers and collectors alike.
About a jesus and a half
The same as every other double headed or double tailed coin you find. It's a novelty item made privately and sold as a "magician's coin". They cost a few bucks in a novelty shop but are not worth anything to a coin collector.
A British 20 pence piece.
a Moroccan 5 cents
The parable of the Lost Coin is the second parable in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. If you look at the context of the parables, you will see the parables are specifically about God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel. Jesus tells these parables in response to a complaint by the scribes and Pharisees that He is associating with common people Luke 15:1-3 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." So He spoke this parable to them, saying: Apart from the primary application to Israel, these three parables are about God's love for people who are lost.