Description
Coin of Pontius Pilate (26-36 A.D.) the Governor on Judea 26 – 36 AD
- Side A: Litus (Roman style scepter) with inscription, “of Tiberius Caesar”.
- Side B:Year of mint in Roman numerals with wreath around the edge.
This bronze prutah was minted under the reign of Pontius Pilate, who ruled as the Roman procurator of Judea from 26 to 36 A.D. This is the same Pilate who tried Jesus at Jerusalem. Then turned Him over to be crucified because of political pressure.
