Description
Denomination: Copper prutah
Period: Roman occupation of Judea
Date: Circa AD 29
Origin: Jerusalem mint
Condition: VF for type. all were crudely made
Obverse: Simpulum (a ladle for religious rites). legend in Greek around TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC ‘Money of Tiberius Caesar’
Reverse: Three stalks of grain bound together. legend in Greek IOYLIA KAICAPOC ‘Money Of Julia Caesar’ (Julia Augusta. Tiberius’ mother Livia)
Size and Weight: 16mm. 1.69g
References: RPC I 4967. Hendin 1341
Features and Provenance: Pontius Pilate was Governor or Prefect of the Province of Judea during the reign of Tiberius. from AD 26 to 37. He is most famous for residing over the trial of Jesus in AD 33 (although the date is argued). After Jesus was arrested he had two trials: the first before a Jewish court. where they were quick to find him guilty of violating Temple law but did not hold the power to give him a death sentence. as Rome had the final say.
For the second trial. he was brought before Pontius Pilate. who by all accounts did not find Jesus guilty of anything but as Jesus apparently said little to defend himself. Pilate dithered over the outcome. The death penalty was pronounced. possibly after pressures put upon Pilate by the Jewish authorities. and crucifixion was the method. He has been portrayed in both good and bad lights. but he was removed from office in AD 37 and little in known about him after this.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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