Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD // Coin struck 30-31 AD

Holy Land, Biblical Judaea. Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD. Bronze lepton, struck 30-31 AD, Jerusalem mint. The front depicts a Lituus (priestly device), inscription TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC around / The back depicts the Date in wreath: LIZ (Year 17=30-31 AD). Coin reference: Hendin 1343 for type. Deep olive-green patina, good detail. Encapsulated and certified by NGC. Coin measures 14mm diameter; archival slab measures 3.125" x 2.125" x 0.375”. Provenance: Ex De Père, WI collection.*** Pontius Pilate was mentioned in all four Christian Gospels, including John 18:29-31 and Matthew 27:2. He was the Roman procurator (governor) of Judaea who presided over the trial of Christ and ordered his crucifixion. Provenance: Ex De Père, WI collection. Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.