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: 0°
- 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.”