IOV-ΛIA and date L-E across field (=year 5 of Tiberius = 18 AD), palm branch / TIB-KAI-CAΡ, three lines in wreath. 16mm, 2.05 grams. Jerusalem mint. Meshorer 328a; Hendin 646; RPC I 4965.

Valerius Gratus was the 4th Roman Prefect of Judaea province under Tiberius from 15 to 26. He succeeded Annius Rufus in 15 and was replaced by Pontius Pilate in 26.