Language:
English
Year of publication:
2006
Titel der Quelle:
Israel Numismatic Research
Angaben zur Quelle:
1 (2006) 87-96
Keywords:
Pilate, Pontius,
;
Coins, Ancient
;
Weights and measures, Ancient
;
Seals (Numismatics)
Abstract:
This study revisits the rationale behind the use of the lituus and simpulum as types on coins minted by the Roman prefect, Pontius Pilate (26–36 CE). Rejecting the traditional notions that the implementation of these symbols stemmed from the governor’s anti- Semitism or incompetence, it is proposed that the motifs resulted from Pilate’s fear of appearing disloyal to Tiberius. Support for this is found in the use of those types on coins elsewhere in the Roman Empire, and contemporaneous events in Rome, in particular the invocation of the treason law (maiestas) in 27 CE.
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