Artifact
Porcius Festus — AE Prutah
59–62 AD · Bronze — NGC Certified · Hendin 1348
Authentic ancient coin
ACTS 25:12
“You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”
Festus succeeded Felix as Roman Procurator of Judaea in approximately 59 AD and died in office around 62 AD. Paul had been held in Caesarea for two years. When Festus reopened his case, Paul invoked his right as a Roman citizen to appeal directly to the Emperor — one of the most dramatic legal moments in Acts. This procedural detail reflects accurate knowledge of Roman legal practice, frequently noted by scholars as evidence of Acts' historical reliability. Festus minted this exact coin during the years described.
