An ancient bronze coin, minted in Judaea, by the Roman Procurator Valerius Gratus under Tiberius, and known as a prutah. The obverse features the legend IOV-ΛIA and date L-IA (Year 11, AD 24/5) across the field, with a palm branch in the centre. The reverse features TIB-KAI-CAΡ in three lines within a wreath. Patination and earthy encrustations to the surface, wear as consistent with age. These bronze coins, known as prutah, were minted and distributed in Judaea under the government of the 4th Roman Prefect of Judaea, Valerius Gratus. Valerius Gratus preceded Pontius Pilate, succeeding Annius Rufus, and presided over the province from 15 AD until 26 AD, under the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Valerius Gratus is best remembered for his changes to the appointment of the high priesthood, deposing Ananus for substituted Ishmael ben Fabus, then for Eleazar, then Simon, and lastly Joseph Caiaphas, the son-in-law of Ananus. Diameter: (circa) 1.7cm Weight: 2.41g Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**