Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you won't be surprised ...
US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) The shekel is weakening ...
They issued coins proclaiming their independence from Rome. The obverse features a chalice with an inscription in paleo-Hebrew alphabet reading (from right to left): "Shekel Israel Year 3," and ...
Associate Professor and Director, Ancient ... left): “Shekel Israel Year 3”, and the reverse with three budding pomegranates and an inscription: “Jerusalem the Holy”. Other coins in ...