Coins

Biblical coin of Herod Agrippa minted Year 42 AD in Jerusalem Small bronze coin was minted in the sixth regnal year of Herod Agrippa I, and was minted only in Jerusalem. This biblical coin [...]

As early cultures developed, the desire to trade goods led to the need for some kind of currency. Merchants assigned standard values to goods and required payment in precious metals. Electrum, a [...]

Have you ever looked for a gift that is unique and has a story behind it? Have you ever been looking for a gift that really catches the eye of people around you? The perfect gift in that case is [...]

By David Hendin Did you ever find a five dollar bill and then mention it to someone? And the someone says, “Hey, did it have Lincoln’s picture on it?” You reply, “Yes.” And the smart aleck [...]

Pastor Lawrence Exum I have been a pastor and collector of Biblically related antiquities for over twenty years. Prior to pastoring, I was a Christian school teacher and principal as well. One of [...]

by Jeff Garcia Tiberius (Claudius Nero), the second emperor of Rome, ruled from 14 to 37 AD. He controlled the land of Israel through client-rulers, in particular, Herod the Great’s sons, Antipas [...]

By David Hendin        Dear Mr. Hendin—How do you know that the denarius of Tiberius with the MAXIM PONTIF reverse is really the “Tribute penny” that is mentioned in Mark 12. How do you know it [...]

by David Hendin I cannot tell a lie. It is summer, and I am lazy. So I am going to rehash something I have said (and written) before, in the hope that it will find some new eyes. I have always [...]

When it comes to buying antiquities for your pastor there are a few things that you will want to look into before just buying a gift. As a lay person, you will want to have an idea of what you [...]

Finding a meaningful gift for a pastor, mentor, or parent can be difficult at times. Zak’s Antiquities has many artifacts that will make incredible gifts that will be prized for generations to [...]