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Lepton Pontius Pilate; Replica
| Pewter | 3.5 g | 15 mm |
| Location | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Coin replicas |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#333898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three bound ears of grain, the outer two droop.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IOYΛIA KAICAPOC
Translation: Julia the Queen
Comment
A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin", was a small value coin during classical and Hellenistic times; usually the smallest available denomination of another currency. The Roman mite was informally called "lepton" in the Greek-speaking parts of the Roman Empire; this use is seen in the New Testament.Source: Coins of our past
The original mention of the year 16 corresponds to the sixteenth year from the beginning of the reign of Tiberius, that is to say the year 29-30 of our era.
