Lot 4252

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, under Tiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (2.36 g), obv. lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, traces of TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC, rev. date within wreath, LIZ = year 17 = A.D.30, (S.5623, H.1342 [649, 114], Meshorer 230). With patina, off centred reverse, nearly very fine with a very clear date reading.

Of great Biblical interest, this date range also being associated with Christ's crucifixion.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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