Pontius Pilate LIZ Year 30ad (P30LIZ-20) horn Mounted in a sturdy silver

Mounted in a sturdy silver pendant

The coins pictured are a sample lot taken of one of the widow's mite coin sets

Greek/Syrian style pre-Herodian oil lamp from Judea

King and High Priest of Judea

Beautiful natural patina finish

Pontius Pilate LIZ Year 30ad (P30LIZ-20) horn Mounted in a sturdy silverThis coin was minted by Pontius Pilate in 30AD based upon the coin inscription of LIZ. Many persons believe that this was the year that Christ was crucified. Thus, this coin is often called a "crucifixion coin" since it was minted by the ruler who authorized Christ's crucifixion on the year that he was crucified. The coin depicts a lituus, which is a wooden staff on one side of the coin and a wreath on the reverse. Legend records that Romulus used it