St. Paul Trial Judaea Prutah Duo (AD 52-62) — Biblical Roman Governors
Pair of bronze prutahs from governors who imprisoned/tried St. Paul (Acts 24-26) — circulated during his Caesarea captivity.[web:16]
## Antonius Felix Prutah (52-59 AD)
Felix imprisoned Paul 2 years hoping for bribe (Acts 24).[web:16]
- Obverse: Crossed palm branches — Nero + Felix legend
- Reverse: Palm tree — Caesarea mint
## Porcius Festus Prutah (59-62 AD)
Festus inherited case; Paul appealed to Caesar (Acts 25-26).[web:16]
- Obverse: Palm branch — imperial symbols
- Reverse: Palm tree — Nero reference
Biblical Context
Everyday Judaean currency during Paul's ministry/trial. Pre-First Revolt tensions (66 CE).[web:16]
Collector Masterpiece
Ultimate New Testament archaeological pair. Coins Paul + contemporaries handled.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
St. Paul Trial Judaea Prutah Duo (AD 52-62) — Biblical Roman Governors
Pair of bronze prutahs from governors who imprisoned/tried St. Paul (Acts 24-26) — circulated during his Caesarea captivity.[web:16]
## Antonius Felix Prutah (52-59 AD)
Felix imprisoned Paul 2 years hoping for bribe (Acts 24).[web:16]
- Obverse: Crossed palm branches — Nero + Felix legend
- Reverse: Palm tree — Caesarea mint
## Porcius Festus Prutah (59-62 AD)
Festus inherited case; Paul appealed to Caesar (Acts 25-26).[web:16]
- Obverse: Palm branch — imperial symbols
- Reverse: Palm tree — Nero reference
Biblical Context
Everyday Judaean currency during Paul's ministry/trial. Pre-First Revolt tensions (66 CE).[web:16]
Collector Masterpiece
Ultimate New Testament archaeological pair. Coins Paul + contemporaries handled.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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