Marcus Ambivulus

Marcus Ambivulus was the 2nd Roman Prefect of the province of Judea, comprising biblical Judea and Samaria.^[1][2]

Coin of Marcus Ambivulus. Issued in 10 AD.

History

Originally a cavalry officer, he succeeded Coponius in 9 and ruled the area until 12, when he was succeeded by Annius Rufus. Josephus noted his tenure in the Antiquities of the Jews 18.31.

See also

• Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135)
• Roman Procurator coinage