TYPE Greek Imperial, Roman procurators of Judaea, Pontius Pilatus (26-36 AD), bronze AE17 DESCRIPTION . Obv: Three ears of barley bound together by the stalks, Greek legend IOULIA KAISAROS (traces) Rev: Vessel resembling simpulum, Greek legend [TIVERIOU KAISA]ROS LIS ("of emperor Tiberius", followed by regnal year LIS = yr.16 of the Tiberian era, = 29/30 AD) REFERENCE: SGI 5622, Hen 648, Mes 229 GRADING: F, heavily encrusted olive green patina ORDER INFO: G2351, $42 Issued by the Roman official who tried and crucified Jesus Christ, circulated at the time and place of Jesus' ministry, and struck around the general time of his crucifixion.