The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This small bronze coin was issued under the authority of Antonius Felix, who served as Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea province during the reign of Emperor Claudius. These coins would have been used for everyday transactions throughout Judaea during the early Roman imperial period, a historically significant time that coincided with the early Christian movement.
Coin Description:
Front side: Likely features palm branches or other symbols with the name of Emperor Claudius and possibly a date reference
Back side: Probably displays Roman imperial symbols modified to avoid offending Jewish sensibilities about human imagery
Technical Details:
Bronze composition
Prutah denomination (small bronze coin for everyday transactions)
NGC certified (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minted between 52-59 CE during Felix's prefecture
Condition: Housed in NGC slab, specific grade not provided
Historical Significance: This coin represents Roman provincial governance during a historically significant period mentioned in the New Testament. Antonius Felix, a freedman appointed by Emperor Claudius, governed Judaea during a time of growing tensions between Rome and the Jewish population. He is specifically mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as the governor who imprisoned Paul of Tarsus for two years in Caesarea. Felix's corrupt administration contributed to the growing Jewish discontent that would eventually erupt in the First Jewish Revolt.
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This small bronze coin was issued under the authority of Antonius Felix, who served as Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea province during the reign of Emperor Claudius. These coins would have been used for everyday transactions throughout Judaea during the early Roman imperial period, a historically significant time that coincided with the early Christian movement.
Coin Description:
Front side: Likely features palm branches or other symbols with the name of Emperor Claudius and possibly a date reference
Back side: Probably displays Roman imperial symbols modified to avoid offending Jewish sensibilities about human imagery
Technical Details:
Bronze composition
Prutah denomination (small bronze coin for everyday transactions)
NGC certified (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)
Minted between 52-59 CE during Felix's prefecture
Condition: Housed in NGC slab, specific grade not provided
Historical Significance: This coin represents Roman provincial governance during a historically significant period mentioned in the New Testament. Antonius Felix, a freedman appointed by Emperor Claudius, governed Judaea during a time of growing tensions between Rome and the Jewish population. He is specifically mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as the governor who imprisoned Paul of Tarsus for two years in Caesarea. Felix's corrupt administration contributed to the growing Jewish discontent that would eventually erupt in the First Jewish Revolt.
