roman-province-of-judea-29-32-ad-years-16-17-18-of-tiberius-item
DenominationPrutah
Country / EmpireRoman Province of Judea
Obverse DesignTypically features either a lituus (augur's staff) or a simpulum (libation ladle), surrounded by the Greek legend 'TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC' (of Tiberius Caesar).
Reverse DesignFeatures three ears of barley tied together, surrounded by the Greek legend indicating the regnal year of Tiberius (L Iς, L IZ, or L IH) and 'KAICAPOC' (Caesar).
Historical Context
Issued by Pontius Pilate, the fifth Roman prefect of Judea (26-36 AD). These coins are historically significant due to their association with the New Testament period and Pilate's controversial use of pagan symbols (lituus, simpulum) on coinage circulated in a predominantly Jewish region, which often caused friction with the local population.
