1723-EPH German States - Saxony: Harz Baptismal Taler - NGC XF40
- Grading Service: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - NGC
- Grade: Extremely Fine 40 - XF40
- Certification: 3910039-001
- Country: German States - City of Thale am Harz (Prussian Province of Saxony)
- Type: Medal
- Mint: Zellerfeld Mint
- Composition: Silver
- Diameter: 50mm
- Weight: 29.2g
- Obverse: John the baptist kneeling right, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing in the river Jordan, arms crossed, dove above, three line inscription above and four line inscription to right, three line inscription in exergue, legend around
- Reverse: Eleven-line inscription within beaded border, legend around
- Reference: Dav-2935, Katsouros-14
The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is a major event in the life of Jesus described in three of the gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. It is considered to have taken place at Al-Maghtas, located in Jordan.
Most modern theologians view the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist as a historical event to which a high degree of certainty can be assigned. Along with the crucifixion of Jesus, most biblical scholars view it as one of the two historically certain facts about him, and often use it as the starting point for the study of the historical Jesus.
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