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Ryan Center for Biblical Studies

Roger Uselton Collection of Ancient and Biblical Coins

Coin Detail

  • Uselton Catalog #: 10
  • Class: Biblical
  • Ruling Authority: Porcius Festus (ca. 58-62 A.D.)
  • Date Struck: 58-62 A.D.
  • Type: AE (bronze) prutah
  • Size: 15.5 x 16.3 mm.
  • Weight: 2.09 g.
  • Die Axis:
  • Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X.
  • Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date (not visible); palm branch.
  • Exergue:
  • References:
  • Original #: 8

”In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul had his final hearing before Festus. In Acts 25:12, Festus sought to induce Paul to go to Jerusalem for trial; Paul appealed to the Emperor. The appeal resulted in Paul being deported to Rome. Acts 25-26.”