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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ancient Coin of Pontius Pilate
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ancient Coin of Pontius Pilate

Artifact ID1968.1.1.5
Object Type Coin
Gifter
Date ca. 30 CE
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 5/8 in (1.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBronze coin dated to Roman Procurator Pontius Pilatus. The obverse of the coin shows a curved wooden staff (lituus) and Greek text. The reverse of the coin shows laurel leaves surrounding the date (LIZ = Year 30).
Historical NoteThis coin was part of a set of Roman Judea (Ancient Hebrew) coins presented to President Johnson by Prime Minister Levi Eshkol of Israel during an official visit to the LBJ Ranch on January 7-8, 1968. Minted during the procuratorship of Pontius Pilate (26-36 A.D.), they were widely used and not exceptionally rare today. Their popularity stems from their association with Pontius Pilate, the man who conducted the trial and ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Levi Eshkol, Prime Minister of Israel
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Made
Israel
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