CNG 93, Lot: 1013. Estimate $1000. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Roman Administration (Praefectorial). Tiberius, with Julia Augusta (Livia). 14-37 CE. Æ Prutah (16mm, 2.01 g, 12h). Struck under Pontius Pilate, praefectus Iudaeae. Dated RY 16 (29/30 CE). [IOY]ΛIA KAICAPOC, three bound grain ears; c/m: palm frond; C Π across field; all within oval incuse / [T]IBЄPIOY KAI[CAPOC LIς], simpulum. For coin: RPC 4967; Meshorer 332 (illustration includes c/m); Hendin 1341; for c/m: Howgego 386. Fine, brown and green patina with earthen deposits. Very rare countermark.