Minted by the famous Pontius Pilate, this bronze
token evokes a remarkable moment in history.
When the coin was first passed hand-to-hand in
the towns and markets, Tiberius sat on the
throne of Rome, the yearning for independence
was growing in Israel, and Jesus was preaching
among the people. Those who first held it might
have been roman centurions, worshipers at the
temple, or followers of the carpenter from
Galilee. When we wear it today in its golden
setting, we open up the corridors of time and set
the imagination traveling on a wondrous journey
of discovery.
- (FJ.5887)
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