This is an ancient Bronze Prutah issued in Judaea (Jerusalem mint) under the Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate (who ruled Judaea from 26 to 36 AD under Emperor Tiberius). Coin Identification & Details Obverse (Side 1 - Image 1) Design: Features a Lituus (a curved, wand-like wooden staff used by ancient Roman augurs/priests to divining omens) turned to the right. Inscription: Greek legend TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (meaning "of Tiberius Caesar") running around the border. On your coin, KAIC is clearly legible along the top left curve. Reverse (Side 2 - Image 2) Design: Features a date palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. Date Code / Inscription: Inscribed in Greek letters across the field beside the palm trunk: L IZ or L IH. L stands for "Year" (Regnal year of Emperor Tiberius). IZ = Regnal Year 17 of Tiberius (30/31 AD) or IH = Regnal Year 18 (31/32 AD). Historical Context: Pontius Pilate struck this specific Lituus/Palm Tree design type primarily in Years 17 and 18 of Tiberius. These exact calendar dates coincide directly with the biblical timeline of the ministry and trial of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. Condition Assessment Grade: Approx. Fine (F) to Very Fine (VF) condition. Details & Patina: The central devices (both the lituus wand and the palm tree structure) are bold and deeply struck with strong high-relief details. It retains a natural dark brown/green-black patina with light earthen highlights around the lettering