GENUINE Ancient HOLY LAND BRONZE BIBLICAL COIN
Circulation during the Lifetime of Christ ~ minted in Jerusalem, Judaea
Historically Significant Coin Under Tiberius, Valerius Gratus.
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ROMAN PROCURATORIAL
JUDAEA
Valerius Gratus, Governor
15-26 AD
TIBERIUS, Emperor
26-36 AD
In circulation during the life of Jesus Christ Minted in Judaea at Jerusalem mint.
Biblical scholars calculate the Crucifixion of Christ to have occurred in 32 AD.
Bronze Prutah Coin, In the names of Livia and Tiberius. Jerusalem mint, Dated Year 4 (of the reign of Tiberius), Struck c. 17-18 AD.
2.59g 18.5mm. cf. a U.S. dime at 17.9mm.
Narrow-necked amphora with scroll handles, flanked by date L—Δ (Year 4) / Vine leaf and small bunch of grapes on tendril with ΙΟΥ ΛΙΑ ("Julia" for Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) above.
Ref. RPC I 4953; Meshorer 326; TJC 326. Hendin 643.
Choice Fine for the issue, nearly black with coppery tone Patina.
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