a penny: Matthew 18:28, Matthew 20:2
image: This was the head of the emperor; the superscription his titles. Julius Cesar was the first who caused his image to be struck on the Roman coin; and Tiberius was emperor at this time. This therefore was a denarius of Cesar, γιπψΰ χιρψ ΰπδ:, as it is termed in the Talmud; and consequently this was respecting the tribute required by the Roman government.
Caesar's: Luke 20:22, Luke 2:1, Luke 3:1, Luke 23:2; Acts 11:28, Acts 25:8-12, Acts 26:32; Philippians 4:22