Ancient Bronze Coin (Prutah) from Judaea — Struck Under Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor Mentioned in the Bible During the Time of Jesus (AD 26–36), NGC Certified

Pontius Pilate NGC Prutah (AD 26-36) — Trial of Jesus Coin

NGC certified bronze prutah struck under Pontius Pilate — Roman prefect who presided over Jesus Christ's trial + crucifixion.

Prefect's Simple Design

• Obverse: Three bound ears of barley — IMP CΛSBAS (Tiberius Caesar)

• Reverse: Simpulum (ladle) — PON TVS PILATVS (Pontius Pilate)

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Prutah (Jerusalem small change)

• Certification: NGC Ancients (grade varies)

• Period: AD 26-36 (Gospel era)

• Mint: Jerusalem

Passion Week Connection

• Exact currency during Jesus' ministry + Passion

• Paid Temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27) + market purchases

• Pilate's name on coins used by Gospel contemporaries

• Most recognizable biblical historical figure after Jesus

Collector Masterpiece

Ultimate New Testament relic — coin from man who sentenced Messiah. Pilate essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.