The word coin is not adequate to describe it. It’s an objet d'art extraordinaire—a numismatic gem. It’s no more a mere coin than a creation of Faberge is a mere egg.
This one would definitely fit your Biblical focus. The portrait is usually the determining factor for many of my coins and this one leaped out at me.
I guess I am lucky. My wife completely ignores anything coin related. I dont tell and she doesn't ask!
Pretty hard to hide purchases of this size. I once told her I was supporting a mistress, she told me that would be cheaper.