Lot 4382
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, under Tiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (2.08 g), obv. lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, traces of TIBEPIOY [KAICAPOC], rev. date within wreath, LIZ = year 17 = A.D.30, (S.5623, H.1342b [649, 114], Meshorer 230). With patina and earthen highlights, very fine with a very clear date reading.
Ex Superior Galleries, from the Clark E. Adams and Norman Appleton Collections, December 11-12, 1992 (lot 2038).
Of great Biblical interest, this date range also being associated with Christ's crucifixion.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260