JUDAEA, Procurators. Valerius Gratus. 15-26 CE. Æ Prutah (15.5mm, 2.02 g, 6h). In the names of Tiberius and Julia Augusta (Livia). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 4 of Tiberius (17/8 CE). Good VF.

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Lot: 355. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Procurators. Valerius Gratus. 15-26 CE. Æ Prutah (15.5mm, 2.02 g, 6h). In the names of Tiberius and Julia Augusta (Livia). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 4 of Tiberius (17/8 CE). TIB/KAI/CAP in three lines within wreath / Palm frond; IOY ΛIA and L Δ (date) across field. Meshorer 327; Hendin 6367; RPC I 4964; Dow, ACTTB, p. 152 (this coin). Earthen green patina. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 216 (12 August 2009), lot 238.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Roman Procurators of Judaea (AD 6–66). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 11:58:00 ET.

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