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 Viv . 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 .
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 .