ANCIENT JEWISH BRONZE COIN OF PONTUIS PILATE until spring

until spring

(Bilbils) were shipped in great numbers from Cyprus to Egypt and the Middle East

Yemenite silversmiths

two candles are lit

Canaan is a region primarily centered on Palestine

ANCIENT JEWISH BRONZE COIN OF PONTUIS PILATE until springLOCATION OF MINTS Although the prefects had their residencies in Cesarea, the administrative capital of the province, it seems that their money was minted in Jerusalem. Indeed, a specimen dated year 31 has been found in this town in an incomplete state of manufacture. DURATION OF USE It would seem that Pilates money was in current use for at least 35 years. Indeed, some of it has been discovered among other coins during the excavation of remains of