Biblical Prutah Porcius Festus procurator under Nero 59-62 AD (FE30)

Biblical Prutah Porcius Festus procurator under Nero 59-62 AD (FE30)THIS PARTICULAR COIN: Porcius Festus Roman Procurator under Nero Ruled 59 62 A. D. Caesarea mint, 59 60 A. D. FESTUS SENT PAUL TO CEASAR Festus kept Paul in prison as a favor to the Jews. Eventually Paul appealed to Caesar. " Then Festus, answered, "You have appealed to Caesar? To Caesar you shall go!" (Acts 25: 12) OBV: Legend in wreath tied at the bottom with an X , NEP WNO C (Nero) . REV: palm branch surrounded by KAICAPO (Caesar). condition note:

Super sharp Greek coin from 449-404BC Attica

The coin is securely mounted with three prongs

Premium clear images both sides

The Maccabean war was over and Israel was no longer under the Greek/Syrian rule and Herod the Great had not yet come to power along with his Roman occupation

Measures 4-1/4" x 4-7/8" across x 1-1/2" deep

" (Acts 25:12) OBV: Legend in wreath tied at the bottom with an X

Rev: Inverted anchor within circle

this coin is often called a "crucifixion coin" since it was minted by the ruler who authorized Christ's crucifixion on the year that he was crucified

It is a prized possession for Bible historians

Natural patina finish

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Beautiful natural patina finish