From vauctions.com... shekel of Tyre, Phoenicia, 99 / 98 B.C., Judas' 30 Pieces of Silver Item Number : 31055 Auction Type Standard Current BidN/A Quantity1 Starting BidUS $495.00 Buy NowUS $580.00 Use this option to purchase this item and end the auction. Time Left38 Minutes , # of Bids 0 (Bid History) Ended Sunday, July 16, 2006 3:00:00 PM CDT High BidderN/A Reference308 Seller holyland (1) View Seller 's Other Auctions LocationWindsor, ON, CA Mail This Auction to a Friend Accepted Payment MethodsPayPal, Checks, Money Orders, PayPal, Credit Cards, Checks, Money Orders, Cash, Money Order, or Wire Transfer Click here to visit our VCoins store: Shipping CostsSeller pays shipping Shipping LimitsWill ship anywhere Ship ViaShip First Class or Registered Mail Times this auction viewed78 Description Estimate: US $ 580 AR Shekel ,Tyre, BMC Phoenicia 110-120. gVF, 14.40 gm, 28mm. ; obverse Laureate bust of Melkart right; reverse TUROUIERAS KAIASULOU (of Tyre the holy and inviolable) Eagle standing left on prow, palm over right wing; date (Dated QK 29 = 98/7 ). above club to left, monogram to right, beth between legs, beautiful high relief portrait boldly struck with sharp dies, fantastic portrait, sharp coin with wonderfull golden toning.. Judas' 30 Pieces of Silver "Then one of the 12, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, and said unto them, 'What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?' And they covenanted with him for 30 pieces of silver." Matthew 26:14-15. Shekels of Tyre were the only currency accepted at the Jerusalem Temple and are the most likely coinage with which Judas was paid for the betrayal of Christ 308 Payment:We accept personal checks, money orders, or PayPal. Please allow time for checks to clear. Postage:Under $100: Domestic First Class insured - $4 International Air Mail non-insured - $4 Over $100: Domestic - add $1 for each $100 (or portion) of shipment value over $100 International Global Priority non-insured - $8 International Registered non-insured (where available) - $10 International shipments at buyer's risk. Other carriers/options on request.