Roman Civil War, The Solar Eclipse of 67 AD
Note the Roman Civil War of 68 AD began with the revolts of Vindex and Galba in Spain. The above coins of Vindex and Galba displays the...
Solar eclipses and the conquering of Gadara by Jesus Christ
We have already explored the solar eclipse of 29 AD on the local coins of Pontius Pilate, Herod Antipas , and Herod Philip. I believe the...
The Ram, a symbol of Israel, Damascus mint after the death of Alexander the Great
Shortly after Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, his empire became divided among his generals. He had visited and spared...
X ray analysis of the Coinage of the Galilee from the Life of Jesus Christ
COIN A HEROD ANTIPAS, TIBERIAS MINT 33-34 AD COIN B HEROD PHILIP 30-31 AD, BETHSAIDA MINT OR CAESAREA PANEAS/PHILIPPI MINT COIN C ...
Herod Antipas, 33-34 AD Tiberius coin, Reasserting the Mosaic Law
This is a new variation found with the 33-34 AD Antipas coin after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Looking at prior posts you will see...
Was Aelia Capitolina founded twice?
The above relief is from the Arch of Titus in Rome. It shows Roman legions returning after the First Jewish Revolt with the remains of...
The Roman god Luna
Roman gods are shown with instruments of their power, Neptune with the trident, Jupiter with the lightning bolt. The horned head crescent...
Roman counterinsurgency coinage as a reason for the Bar Kochba Revolt
The Bar Kochba Rebellion occurred in 132 AD and ended in July or August 135 AD at the Battle of Betar. This war resulted in severe Roman...
The Anatomy of a Roman Legionary Standard
Let's dissect the symbols of Roman legion standards on a coin of Trajan minted in Rome circa 113 AD. We will compare it to the relief...
The Solar Eclipse of 29 AD and John The Baptist
The Third Chapter of Luke in the New Testament speaks of the solar eclipse of 29 AD seen over ancient Israel. It says John the Baptist...