Judaea, Procurators Porcius Festus, 59-62 CE, AE Prutah, Jerusalem Mint, RY 5 = 58/9

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Greek, Judaea, Procurators, Porcius Festus, 59-62 CE, AE Prutah (bronze, 2.28g, 17.4mm), Jerusalem Mint, RY 5 = 58/9
Obv: L Š„ KAIC/APOC Palm frond
Rev: NŠ„P/ā²°NO/C in three lines within wreath
Ref: Meshorer 345; RPC I 4972 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (dark green patina)
Note: Porcius Festus was a procurator of Judaea who served from around 59 to 62 CE. He was responsible for the administration of the Roman province of Judaea, which included Jerusalem. Coins minted during his tenure, such as the AE Prutah, were struck in Jerusalem. These coins typically featured symbols or inscriptions indicating their Roman authority, often with the name of the reigning emperor at the time. They were part of the local currency used in daily transactions within the province. Festus’s rule was marked by various challenges, including the trial of the apostle Paul and the ongoing tensions between the Jewish population and Roman authorities. His coins provide valuable historical insight into the governance and economic activity of Judaea during the early 1st century CE.

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