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Jewish Coin Rings : Gold Ring with Bronze Coin of Pontius Pilate
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Gold Ring with Bronze Coin of Pontius Pilate - FJ.3110
Origin: Jerusalem, Israel
Circa: 26
AD
to 36
AD
Collection: Jewelry
Medium: Bronze/Gold
Additional Information: This fascinating coin is set in an 18-karat gold ring
$3,300.00
Location: United States
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Pontius Pilate, infamous in Christian history,
minted this coin in the year 29/30 to honor the
emperor Tiberius and his mother Livia. Its
iconography, meant to appease the image-
shunning citizens of Judaea, depicts a libation
ladle and three ears of barley. To hold it as it was
held so long ago is to open the corridors of the
imagination. Was it once in the purse of
someone listening to Jesus preaches? Did it pass
through the hands of a witness to the
crucifixion? We can never know its past for
certain, but its radiant energy is tangible.
- (FJ.3110)
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