VALERIUS GRATUS PREFECT UNDER TIBERIUS AE PRUTAH
Hendin 6362, Very Fine, encrustations, 16.9mm, 1.79 grams, dated year 2 - 15/16 C.E.
Obverse: IOY ΛIA (Julia) within wreath
Reverse: Upright wide palm frond, L B (year two) flanking
Perfectly centered and literally an untouched prutah with red and green patina and encrustations!
Ex: Harold Nussbaum Collection, NY Purchased from G. Momjian (Abu Sala, mentioned in GBC) in Israel, 1970, with collectors' holder (pictured).
