Festus Bronze Prutah – Ancient Judean Coins (59–62 AD) with Olive Wood Display Box

This elegant set features two bronze prutot minted during the governorship of Porcius Festus, Roman procurator of Judaea from 59 to 62 AD, under the reign of Emperor Nero. These coins are valuable artifacts from a politically charged period in Judean history, and they are presented in a beautifully engraved olive wood box, combining archaeological significance with devotional craftsmanship. 🪙 The Coins Material: Bronze Denomination: Prutah – a small denomination coin used widely in everyday transactions in ancient Judea. Date Range: 59–62 AD Designs: One coin features a palm branch, a symbol of Judea and often associated with peace and victory. The other bears the inscription NEPΩNOC (Nerōnos), referring to Emperor Nero, under whose authority Festus governed. These coins reflect the Roman administrative presence in Judea and the complex interplay between imperial power and local culture. Festus is also known from the New Testament as the governor who heard the Apostle Paul’s defense in Acts 25–26, adding biblical resonance to the set.