Description

Bronze coin of a Roman procurator of Judea under Emperor Tiberius.

Valerius Gratus Coin, who served as the Roman governor of Judea before Pontius Pilate, played a crucial role in the region’s numismatic history.

Appointed by Emperor Tiberius, Gratus governed Judea during a period of significant political and social change. One of his notable contributions was the introduction of new coinage that reflected both Roman authority and local traditions. These coins often featured symbols such as palm branches, cornucopias, and laurel wreaths, which were designed to appeal to the local Jewish population while still asserting Roman dominance.