A small coin with an extraordinary legacy, the Widow’s Mite is one of the most poignant artifacts to survive from the ancient Holy Lands. Referred to by Jesus in the Gospel of Mark, these tiny bronze coins were the lowest denomination in circulation—worth just 1/400th of a silver shekel—yet they carried an outsized spiritual significance. They embodied humility, devotion, and giving from the heart rather than from excess.
Minted with little concern for precision or alignment, their designs are often boldly off-center and beautifully worn by centuries of handling. On the obverse, an eight-pellet star encircled by a diadem—sometimes described as a radiant sun wheel—speaks to the symbolism of cosmic order and divine kingship. The reverse features an inverted anchor within a circular border, a motif tied to maritime strength and the legitimacy of Judean rule.
This genuine Widow’s Mite has been set into a handcrafted 14K gold pendant, transforming a biblical relic into a subtle, wearable connection to antiquity. About the size of a dime, it rests close to the heart—an intimate reminder that even the smallest offering can carry immeasurable meaning.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand struck Widow's Mite
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Denomination: Lepton or Prutah
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Mint: Judea
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Empire: Palestine
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Date: 103-76 BCE
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Metal: Bronze/Copper
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Obverse: Star of eight pellets surrounded by diadem. Also referred to as a sun wheel.
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Reverse: Upside down anchor within circle
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Setting: Handcrafted setting in 14K gold
- Note: Chain may be purchased separately
Certificate of Authenticity also includes the passage from the Bible. Chain sold separately.
Inv# AL51901
