Published by on July 15, 2026 This is a rare and valuable AE Prutah, also called a "Mite", coin from the Roman era. The obverse features an inscription within a wreath and the bottom is tied with Χ, while the reverse shows a palm branch. This coin was minted under the governorship of Portius Festus in Israel between AD 59-62. It has been certified by NGC and has a grade of Certified. The coin is made of bronze and has a denomination of Prutah (Mite). Its historical period is Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD) and it belongs to the category of Ancient coins. The coin's provenance is not available and it has a certification number of 2159198-266. This is a must-have for any serious collector of ancient coins. FeaturesIssuerJudeaTypeStandard circulation coinsYears58-59Value1 Prutah (Mite) = 1⁄256 ShekelCurrencyPrutah (140 BC-95 AD)CompositionBronzeWeight~2.05 gDiameter~16.5 mmShapeRound (irregular)TechniqueHammeredOrientationCoin alignment ↑↓DemonetizedYesNumberN#96031ReferencesHendin 5ᵗʰ# 1351, RPC Online I# 4972 ObverseInscription within wreath, bottom tied with ΧLettering: ΝΕΡ WΝΟ CTranslation: of Nero ReversePalm branchLettering: LΕ ΚΑΙCΑΡΟCTranslation: year 5 of Caesar EdgeRough MintJerusalem, Israel