Star of Bethlehem Coin: SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Dated (AD 13/4). AE 18
“…Dr. Molnar revealed convincing evidence on the source of the Star of Bethlehem along with the purpose of the star and ram design… This coin was minted (JGL comment: 13 AD coin in photo but their coin in 6 AD) in Antioch which was one of the centers of early Christianity. Ancient writings show that Judea was represented by the Ram Aries in the zodiac and particular positions of the other heavenly bodies represented regal divinity…Molnar found that an unusual array of the planets occurred in Aries during 6 BC – which the Magi recognized as a divine birth in Judea…"
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/data/cartwright/Star%20of%20Bethlehem%20Coins.pdf
Note: Above photo of coin not from Forumancientcoins only quote.
“…Dr. Molnar revealed convincing evidence on the source of the Star of Bethlehem along with the purpose of the star and ram design… This coin was minted (JGL comment: 13 AD coin in photo but their coin in 6 AD) in Antioch which was one of the centers of early Christianity. Ancient writings show that Judea was represented by the Ram Aries in the zodiac and particular positions of the other heavenly bodies represented regal divinity…Molnar found that an unusual array of the planets occurred in Aries during 6 BC – which the Magi recognized as a divine birth in Judea…"
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/data/cartwright/Star%20of%20Bethlehem%20Coins.pdf
Note: Above photo of coin not from Forumancientcoins only quote.
T B Cartwright has an extensive review of these coins (see below link) and commented that the above motif was used from 6 AD to 253 AD. He argues for the birth of Christ to be April 4th 6 BC.
Matthew
2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
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