![]() The two dominant symbols that are found on the coin are an anchor and a star with 8 rays. It is this type of coin that circulated in the Holy Land during Jesus’ life. This “Widow’s Mite” coin is a genuine bronze coin issued by King Alexander Jannaeus, the Great Grand Nephew of Judah Macabee and the Jewish leader of the Holy Land from 103-76 B.C. It is because of the discovery of an ancient hoard that a limited number of coins of this superb level of preservation are available. These coins typically circulated for very long periods and most specimens became worn smooth. ![]() And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.”- Luke, 21:1 Although it is common to view in museums, it is a rare opportunity to actually hold an object of this age and importance in your hands. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. ![]() And he called unto him, his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury For all they did cast in of their abundance, but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living”- Mark, 12:41 “ And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. “And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury and many that were rich cast in much. These coins have been known to collectors for hundreds of years as “Widow’s Mites” These coins are an actual part of the historical record- a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men, and Roman soldiers alike in every day transactions. The coin enclosed is identical to the type of coin she would have had. What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the Bible, Jesus is quoted as telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites. This coin is not a replica, but an actual bronze coin, certified genuine, minted in the Holy Land over 2000 years ago during the reign of King Alexander Jannaeus in the century preceding the birth of Jesus. ![]() So if a laborer was paid 1 day’s wages with the Widow’s Mite, they would have to give them 128 Mite’s!!! It is about 1/128 of a Denarius, and a Denarius was a day's pay for a common laborer. The mite was the lowest Denomation coin in history. They were the lowest value coins of the period. BRONZE “WIDOW’S MITE” COIN AS MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE THE WIDOW’S MITE 103-76BC THIS IS A GENIUNE BRONZE “WIDOW’S MITE” COIN OBVERSE: ANCHOR REVERSE: STAR METAL: BRONZE SIZE: ‘RANGE’ 10MM-13MM READ BELOW ~~~~~~`When these coins were originally made, they were very crudely struck`~~~~~~ Most examples show odd shapes and off-center, partial images. Both the lepton and the prutah had the images of the anchor on one side and the star or wheel image on the other. Along with the small Lepton was the larger Prutah coin. The value of the coins were based on combined weight with other coins and not on an individual coin value. Actual size of these coins were about the size of a pencil eraser or larger. Most leptons were thin and were carelessly and crudely struck, usually off center and in small flans. You are buying 1 coin 1 - ANCIENT ROMAN COIN MINTED IN THE HOLY LAND OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO "LEPTON WIDOW’S MITE” as mentioned in THE BIBLE WOW - CHECK OUT THE DETAIL IN THESE COINS! These are 2-sided PREMIUM Grade Coins (rare in this grade) ( see coins and you decide the grade) Comes with Story card and a "Certificate of Authenticity" This is the Judaea " Lepton " Widow's Mite I also have the Judaea " Prutah " Widow's Mite for sale You are buying 1 coin in a Premium Grade The original Greek language used the word lepton These leptons were the smallest and lowest denomination coin that circulated in Jerusalem during Christ’s lifetime. Item: 361850963831 1 - PREMIUM Grade ANCIENT ROMAN COIN LEPTON “WIDOW’S MITE” as in THE BIBLE & COA.
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