Collector Stephen Creswell , 22 , bought the coin at auction for just £29 . He believes it is half a shekel from Tyre which dates back to 126BC . The coins were found in an ancient Roman tomb near Sidon and are thought to have been buried with the body of Emperor Septimius Severus who died there in 211 AD. But coin expert said its appearance means it is unlikely to be an original .
Collector Stephen Creswell , 22 , bought the coin at auction for just £29 . He believes it is half a shekel from Tyre which dates back to 126BC . Coins were used to pay tax in ancient Jerusalem and are cited in the bible . But coin expert said its appearance means it is unlikely to be an original .