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Prutah Of Procurator Antonius Felix (52-59 CE), Roman Procurator To Judea Under The Emperor Claudius.

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Prutah of Procurator Antonius Felix (52-59 CE), Roman Procurators to Judea under the Emperor Claudius. This coin was struck on 54 CE. Obverse side: Nero's name in Greek (“Nero Claudius Caesar – Son of Claudius”) around crossed shields and spears symbolizing Roman power. Reverse side: Six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. Above, an inscription “BRIT” (Brittanicus – second son of Claudius) and a date mark: year 14 of Caesar, which is year 54 CE. Reference: Hendin 652.