JUDAEA, Procurators. Pontius Pilate. 26-36 CE. Æ Prutah (14mm, 1.51 g, 11h). In the name of Tiberius. Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 17 of Tiberius (30/1 CE). VF.Electronic Auction 548 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Procurators. Pontius Pilate. 26-36 CE. Æ Prutah (14mm, 1.51 g, 11h). In the name of Tiberius. Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 17 of Tiberius (30/1 CE). L IZ (date, with Z retrograde) within wreath / Lituus. Meshorer 333b; Hendin 6371a; RPC I 4968; Sofaer 49. Dark brown patina, earthen highlights. VF. Only years 17 and 18 are confirmed for this type but Hendin notes that the retrograde Z could be a crude Ϛ, indicating RY 16 (29/30 CE). The retrograde Z is one of the more common mint errors in this series. Not suitable for encapsulation. |