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Old 20-04-16, 06:24 AM
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From my coins collection.
Pontius Pilate as Procurator of Judea.
Bronze Prutah Caeseria mint 29/30 AD. With desert patina, weight 2.56 gms max diameter 15.8 mm. Obverse TIBEPIOY KAICPOC around a Litus (Augers wand). Pilates portrayal of a Roman priestly impliment designed to antagonise the Jews. Reverse LIZ within a wreath. Regnal year code 16 or 17 equates to 29/30 AD.
Ref Hendin 1342a.

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