Pontius Pilates (29/30 CE) – Roman Procurator

A bronze coin minted in Jerusalem under Emperor Tiberius and Prefect Pontius Pilate, during whose reign Jesus was crucified.

Obverse: A depiction of a Simpulum – a small ladle-like vessel used to make libations at sacrifices, which was a sign of Roman priesthood. surrounded by the inscription “[TI]BEPIOY KAICAPOC” (Tiberius Ceaser), and the year, the 16th of Tiberius’ reign.

Reverse: Three ears of grain, surrounded by the the legend “IOY Λ[IA KAICA POC]” – Tiberius’s mother, Julia Livia Augusta

Date: 29/30 CE