Ancient Biblical Bronze Coin of Porcius Festus (Roman Governor Who Tried the Apostle Paul)

Porcius Festus AE Prutah (AD 59-62) — St. Paul's Roman Trial Governor

NGC certified bronze prutah from prefect Porcius Festus — heard Apostle Paul's defense and sent him to Caesar (Acts 25-26).

Neronian Provincial Design

• Obverse: Palm branch — ΝΕΡΩΝΟC (of Nero)

• Reverse: Wreath — ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ (Caesar's) + Year 5 (AD 60/61)

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Prutah (Judean small change)

• Reference: Hendin 649

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Period: AD 59-62 (pre-First Revolt)

• Mint: Jerusalem

Acts of Apostles Connection

• Succeeded Antonius Felix; inherited Paul's imprisonment

• Heard defense before Festus + King Agrippa II (Acts 25-26)

• Paul appealed to Caesar → sent to Rome

• Tensions building toward 66 CE Great Revolt

Collector Masterpiece

Essential New Testament bronze from Paul's pivotal trial. Pre-revolt governor essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.