Roman coins are a little “old school” and now somewhat “old hat” for usage and impact in a religion classroom. Useful for some, but anachronistic for others, and potentially too far away from Israel, depending on the type of coin. However, Pontius Pilate Coins are awesome.
You want to create some real impact in a religion or adult education class? Something with a bit of awesome “Wow” factor. Inquire about and purchase a legitimate Pontius Pilate Coin from the actual time of Jesus and show that to your students.
How to find them?
Just like the one above from a licenced Israeli archaeology dealer, who resides next to the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Why is it even more special? Well, this one has the Lituus on it (i.e., curved Shepherd’s Staff). Greenish from the copper still within it.
This Lituus pattern from this type of minted bronze coin was reputedly found in the analysis of one of the eyes of the Shroud of Turin.
This type of coin has more impact in a religious class. It brings authentic reality to any discussions about Jesus’s life and Gospel historical times, not to mention the Turin Shroud.
