Judaea, Roman Governors. Porcius Festus (59-62 AD). Prutah (Bronze, 16.1 mm, 2.45 g). Obv: NЄP / WNO / C (of Nero) within wreath, bottom tied with X. Rev: LЄ KAICAPOC (year 5 = 58/59 AD, of Caesar), palm branch. Reference: Hendin, Guide to Biblical Coins, 6th edition, type 6380. Porcius Festus served as Roman procurator of Judaea during a period of growing political tension and unrest. He succeeded Antonius Felix and attempted to restore order while dealing with banditry, local disputes and resistance to Roman authority. Festus is also known from the New Testament for hearing the case of Paul the Apostle before Paul appealed to Caesar. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.