The Nativity: Ancient Bronze Coin from the Biblical Era of the Magi – A 2,000-Year-Old Collectible in Mini Album

Azes II Bactrian Bronze (c. 35 BC - AD 5) — Magi's "Gold" Gift Theory

Authentic bronze from Indo-Scythian King Azes II — potential Wise Men's tribute to infant Jesus from Matthew 2 Nativity.

Zoroastrian Royal Design

• Obverse: King on horseback — dynamic ruler portrait

• Reverse: Deities/symbols — bilingual Greek/Kharosthi legends

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Unit (everyday currency)

• Period: 1st century BCE/CE

• Region: Bactria (modern Afghanistan)

Magi Nativity Connection

• Zoroastrian priests ("Magi") from Azes II's Eastern kingdom

• "Gold gift" = practical bronze coin tribute to "King of the Jews"

• Followed Bethlehem Star; returned to their country

• Greatest Christmas story physical connection

Collector Masterpiece

Ultimate Nativity relic — coins Wise Men possibly presented to Messiah. Biblical essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.