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Prutah Of Procurator Porcius Festus (59-62 CE). Roman Procurator To Judea Under The Emperor Nero.

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Prutah of Procurator Porcius Festus (59-62 CE). Roman Procurators to Judea appointed by the Emperor Nero. The coin was minted during year 59, which is year 5 of the reign of Nero. Obverse side: A wreath around a Greek inscription “ΝΕΡ wΝΟ C” (of Nero). Reverse side: A palm frond and an inscription “KAIC APOC” (of Caesar) and date “LE” (year 5 to the reign of Nero). Reference: Hendin 653.