NGC Bronze Prutah MARCUS AMBIBULUS, 2nd Roman Prefect of Judaea, 9-12 AD, FINE

Description

NGC graded, serialized and encapsulated bronze Jewish Prutah coin,
of Roman Prefect Marcus Ambibulus, governor of Judaea from 9 until 12 AD.
Obverse shows a palm tree with an L and M on either side.
Reverse shows an ear of Barley.
Originally a cavalry officer, Ambibulus succeeded Coponius in 9 AD,
becoming the second prefect of Judaea under Emperor Augustus.
He ruled the province for only 3 years, being succeeded by Annius Rufus (12 - 15 AD)
and then Valerius Gratus (15 - 26 AD) and then Pontius Pilate (26 - 36 AD)
Authenticated by the NGC, it was given the grade "
FINE
" with a
2/5 for Strike
and a
3/5 for Surface
.
To see certification info go to the verification site at
ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx and enter this coin's serial number 6556256-004
*Coin Capsule has also been upgraded to the Scratch Resistant Surface
This coin has NOT been removed from its permanent capsule. Some of these photographs were
taken prior to encapsulation.
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