A NGC ENCAPSULATED PRUTAH OF VALERIUS GRATUS
Catalog:Coins:Holy Land: stock #1359418
Jerusalem Mint; 15/16 CE
Obverse: KAI CAP (Caesar) within wreath.
Reverse: TIB (Tiberius) LB (Year 2) between horns of crossed double cornucopias.
In Choice Very Fine condition.
Authenticated and encapsulated by NGC Ancients
Worldwide Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in Price.
Ships from the United States.
Reference:
Hendin, 1332
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A governor of Judaea during the reign of Tiberius, Valerius Gratus ruled from 15-26 CE. Despite his long appointment relatively little is known about his administration. We do, however, have many coins minted under him, with the one shown here being one of the earliest types.
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