Porcius Festus Judaea AE Prutah (AD 59-62) NGC

Own a certified bronze Prutah from the rule of Porcius Festus (AD 59–62), Roman procurator of Judaea during a critical moment in early Christian history. This historic coin, authenticated and slabbed by NGC, offers a direct connection to the figures and events recorded in the New Testament.

Appointed by Emperor Nero, Porcius Festus served as the Roman governor of Judaea following the troubled administration of Antonius Felix. His tenure is most famous for his involvement in the trial of St. Paul, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Festus, after questioning Paul and consulting King Agrippa II, declared him insane and ultimately sent him to Rome for trial — a pivotal event in the spread of Christianity.

Coins issued under Festus are scarce and highly prized by collectors. They typically feature Roman symbols of authority along with Greek inscriptions, reflecting the complex cultural and political landscape of Judaea under Roman rule.

Struck in Jerusalem, these bronze Prutahs circulated among the local population at a time of rising tensions that would later erupt into the First Jewish–Roman War. Each coin serves as a tangible artifact from an era where Roman power and Jewish tradition often collided.

Certified by NGC for authenticity and preservation, this coin is a meaningful piece for collectors of biblical artifacts, Roman provincial coinage, or those interested in the earliest days of Christianity.