Lot 1821

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, under Tiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (1.8 grams), obv. lituus surrounded TIBEPIOY [KAICAPOC], rev. date within wreath, LIZ = year 17 = A.D.30 off flan, (S.5623, H.649 [114], Meshorer 230). Uneven flan, otherwise very fine with a clear date reading.

Of immense Biblical interest, this date being associated with Christ's crucificion.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60