Judea - Pontius Pilate Prutah - Year 16 (29 - 30 A.D.)

Judea under Roman Procurators, in this case the famous Pontius Pilate (26 - 36 AD). Struck under Augustus (27 BCE - 14 CE). This example dated during the ministry of Jesus Christ, here displayed as Year 16= 29-30 A.D. This coin featured pagan symbols which violated Jewish rules. Obverse: Libation ladle (simpulum); Lettering: ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΡΙCΑΡΟC LΙς [Translation: of Tiberius Caesar, year 16]. Reverse: Three bound ears of grain, the outer two droop; Lettering: ΙΟΥ ΛΙΑ ΚΑΙCΑΡΟC, [Translation: Julia the Queen]. Hendin 6th ed# 6370; Meshorer TJC 331. In VF condition at 1.90 g.; 15.9 mm.
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