Widow's mites are the coins referred to by Jesus in the famous Bible story written in the Book of Mark 12:41-44. These were the lowest denomination coin in circulation in the Holy Lands during the time of Christ with a value of 1/400th of a silver shekel. Since they were of such low monetary value, little care was taken in their minting. Designs are usually off-center on one or both sides and coins are typically well worn. The pendant is about the size of a dime.
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 in sterling silver.
Certificate of Authenticity also includes the passage from the Bible. Chain sold separately.
Inv# A31779
