Fontanille Coins
Auction 80 7 December 2015
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Pontius Pilate, prutah struck year 30 C.E. in Jerusalem (GBC 1342, barbarous) 1.26 g.
Unlike the coin of Pilate dated LIH offered below, this coin is more than irregular. It is a true barbarous specimen cut by an unskilled engraver. Even the border of dots is crude! (see on obverse from 11:00 to 12:00). I read the legend on the obverse as 'TIABOC KAIPOC' instead of 'TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC'. On the reverse, the wreath is much more simple than on the regular coins and date reads 'LO' instead of 'LIZ'. It is extremely rare to see a barbarous coin in such a nice condition and centering on both sides.
Est. $500-600
Unlike the coin of Pilate dated LIH offered below, this coin is more than irregular. It is a true barbarous specimen cut by an unskilled engraver. Even the border of dots is crude! (see on obverse from 11:00 to 12:00). I read the legend on the obverse as 'TIABOC KAIPOC' instead of 'TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC'. On the reverse, the wreath is much more simple than on the regular coins and date reads 'LO' instead of 'LIZ'. It is extremely rare to see a barbarous coin in such a nice condition and centering on both sides.
Est. $500-600