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echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/14/2017 5:44 pm Antonius Felix was the Roman governor of Judea from 52-59 AD. He was the last governor under Claudius and the first under Nero. Felix was married ti Agrippa I daughter Drusilla. By all accounts he was a cruel tyrant. He oversaw the murder of the High Priest Jonathan and imprisoned the Apostle Paul. AE Prutah (Lepton) Obverse: Greek legend in wreath. "Julia Agrippina"- the mother of Claudius. Reverse: Crossed palm branched. Greek Legend: " Tibererius Claudius Caesar Germ, Dated LID = year 14 = 54 AD Hendin 1347 17mm X 2.38g x 1h Struck under Claudius AE Prutah (Lepton) Obverse: Crossed shield with spear. Greek legend: "Nero Claudius Caesar"- son of Claudius Reverse: Palm tree with fruit. Greek legend not vivible " Britannicus"- son of Claudius. Date not visible cira 54 AD 17mm X 2.6g x 1h Hendin 1348 Report this Post to the Staff

Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 09/14/2017 6:33 pm Excellent write ups Ron and nice coins. I'm following your series and find them really interesting thanks. You've really done your research and although I dont collect from this era at the moment am really enjoying the history lesson...thanks for sharing it with us. Keep then coming please Saludos Paul Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/14/2017 6:35 pm Thanks Paul, I only have one more to go in the series. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 09/14/2017 6:49 pm Nice...a very interesting series. thanks for sharing these coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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