(to nomisma tou kensou (Mt 22:19), "the coin used in payment of the imperial taxes"): Lit. "the lawful money of the tax," which, in the case of the poll tax, had to be paid in current coin of the realm (see Mt 17:27).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'TRIBUTE MONEY'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.