JUDAEA, Procurators. Valerius Gratus. 15-26 CE. Æ Prutah (16.5mm, 1.71 g, 6h). In the name of Julia Augusta (Livia). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 4 of Tiberius (17/8 CE). Grape leaf on branch with small grape bunch; IOVΛIA above / Lidded amphora; L Δ (date) across field. Meshorer 326; Hendin 1336; Sofaer 23-5; RPC I 4963. Green-red earthen patina, slightly irregular flan shape. Near EF. Exceptional example of a scarce type.
