Jordan: Dawn of Christianity

Jordan: dawn of
christianity

Coines

Roman Coin

Z03-089-S2590

2th/3th Century AD – Bronze

A bronze coin, dating to the 2nd/3rd century AD, discovered at the Baptism Site (Al Maghtas).

Discovered at The Baptism Site (Al Maghtas)

On Loan From Baptism Site Archaeological Museum

Coin

Z03-088-MT35

6th Century AD – Bronze

A bronze coin, dating to the 6th century AD, discovered at the Baptism Site (Al Maghtas).

Discovered at The Baptism Site (Al Maghtas)

On Loan From Baptism Site Archaeological Museum

Islamic Period Coin

Z03-087-MT62

8th Century AD – Bronze
This coin highlights the economic activity and trade of the Islamic period, linking the region’s prosperity with its religious significance.

Discovered at The Baptism Site (Al Maghtas)

On Loan From Baptism Site Archaeological Museum

Coin

Z03-052-G890

6th Century AD – Bronze

A 6th-century AD Byzantine bronze coin, discovered in Jerash. The coin reflects the economic prosperity of the Byzantine period, fueled by trade routes like the Incense Route, Trajan’s Road, and the Silk Road, which connected cities like Khirbat al-Samra and Umm al-Rasas.

Discovered at Jerash

On Loan From Jerash Archaeological Museum

Gold Coin

Z03-051-G1233

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered in Jerash. This coin reflects the wealth and economic prosperity of the Byzantine period, a time when trade and commerce flourished in the region.

Discovered at Jerash

On Loan From Jerash Archaeological Museum

Gold Coin

Z03-050-G1411

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered in Jerash. This coin reflects the wealth and economic prosperity of the Byzantine period, a time when trade and commerce flourished in the region.

Discovered at Jerash

On Loan From Jerash Archaeological Museum

Gold Coin

Z03-020-UQ65/2

6th Century AD – Gold – 2.06×0.11 cm

This 6th-century Byzantine coin features a queen with a cross on the obverse and a king holding two crosses on the reverse.

Discovered at Umm Qays

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Gold Coin

Z03-019-UQ64

11/12th Century AD – Gold – 1.98×0.86 cm

This 11th-12th century gold coin features a haloed figure with nine stars on the obverse and a haloed figure with a kneeling man holding a cross-topped rod on the reverse, symbolizing faith and authority.

Discovered at Umm Qays

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-017-MT129

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-016-MT128

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-015-MT127

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-014-MT126

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-013-MT125

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-012-124MT

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-013-MT125

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse

Byzantine Coin

Z03-013-MT125

6th Century AD – Gold

A 6th-century AD gold coin, discovered at Khirbat As Samra.

Discovered at Khirbat As Samra

On Loan From Department of Antiquities Main Storehouse