Collector Stephen Creswell , however , bought the coin at auction for just £ ##500 . He believes it is half a coin from antiquity which dates back to antiquity . Coins were used to pay tribute in ancient Jerusalem and are mentioned in the bible . But coin expert said its appearance suggests 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 .