Pontius Pilate Prutah – Ancient Judean Coin (30 A.D.) with Display Box

This ancient bronze Prutah was minted in Judea in 30 A.D. under the authority of Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect who governed the province from 26 to 36 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Pilate is best known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, making this coin a powerful artifact of biblical and historical significance. 🪙 Coin Features Material: Bronze Denomination: Prutah – a small denomination coin used for everyday transactions in ancient Judea. Date: 30 A.D. Obverse Inscription: ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ – Greek for “Tiberius Caesar,” honoring the Roman emperor. Design Elements: One coin features a lituus (curved augural staff), a Roman religious symbol associated with priestly authority. The other coin is heavily worn, with inscriptions difficult to decipher, but likely includes imperial references consistent with Pilate’s coinage. These coins were part of Pilate’s administrative efforts to assert Roman presence in Judea. Their designs often stirred controversy among the local Jewish population due to the inclusion of Roman religious symbols.