Antonius Felix (AD 52-59) AE Prutah under Claudius (AD 54) – NGC Ancients

Governors of Judaea – AE Prutah of Antonius Felix (AD 52–59)
Struck Under Emperor Claudius | NGC Ancients Certified | Cert #: 6826796-135
✝️ Referenced in Acts 23:26 & 24:26 – A Coin from the Trial of Paul the Apostle
 
🏛️ A Rare Coin from the New Testament Era
This authentic AE Prutah was minted by Antonius Felix, Roman procurator of Judaea under Emperor Claudius. Serving from AD 52–59, Felix played a central role in early Christian history. He famously presided over the trial of Paul the Apostle in Caesarea Maritima, as described in Acts 23:26–24:27.
As a real historical figure named in the Bible, coins of Felix are exceptionally desirable for collectors of biblical antiquities, New Testament artifacts, and Judaean provincial history.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👤 Governor: Antonius Felix
👑 Under Emperor: Claudius (AD 41–54)
🪙 Denomination: AE Prutah (Bronze)
📍 Region: Roman Judaea
📆 Date: Circa AD 54
🖼️ Obverse: Two crossed shields and spears
🏺 Reverse: Palm branch (symbol of Judaea), Greek legends
🏛️ Grading Service: NGC Ancients
🔍 Certification: Certified Authentic
🆔 Cert #: 6826796-135
 
📖 Biblical and Historical Significance
Antonius Felix appears in Acts 23–24 as the Roman official who:
📜 Received Paul under escort from Jerusalem to Caesarea
⚖️ Heard Paul’s defense but delayed judgment, hoping for a bribe (Acts 24:26)
⛓️ Left Paul imprisoned for two years until succeeded by Porcius Festus
 
Felix’s reign was marked by social unrest, corruption, and increasing tension between Roman authorities and the Jewish population—conditions that led to the First Jewish Revolt only a decade later.
 
🎁 Hold History in Your Hands
This AE Prutah of Antonius Felix is not only a certified Roman coin—it’s a physical connection to the early Christian story, the Roman occupation of Judaea, and the world of the New Testament.
 
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