Month: December 2019
The Coins of Pontius Pilate
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Pontius Pilate is best known today for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and (maybe reluctantly) ordered his crucifixion. The Coins of Pontius Pilate were issued when he was governor of the Roman province of Judea under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 CE.
Basic Coin Collecting Anatomy and Terms
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If you are new to coin collecting then it is time to learn the proper terms when describing your coins. This is the special language of a numismatist (who is someone who studies and collects coins).