Elegant Widows Mite Pendant (103-64 B.C.)

A reminder of the true meaning of generosity, the bronze lepton or prutah (mite) featured in this pendant was made famous in Jesus' lesson of the Widow's Mite. The coin's patina may range from dark brown to copper to light brown and is encased in a 14k solid gold setting. Leptons and prutahs were the smallest, most commonly used denominations in circulation, which means that many have not survived in good condition. The mites used in jewelry for AncientAssets, however, are of a quality far better than others you'll find on the market.

The coin you will receive will be of similar or better quality.

Price: $299.00
Coin minted: c. 103-64 B.C.
Coin denomination/metal: Bronze lepton or prutah (mite)
Coin grade: Premium quality
Hand selected by our senior numismatist for exceptional beauty and detail
Setting: Handcrafted 14k solid gold
Dimensions: Width .65 in. (16.5mm)
Height .95 in. (24.1mm)

About this coin

The Book of Mark records that when a poverty-stricken widow donated the only coin she had to live on, Jesus praised her as giving far more than anyone else. The coin in the story is likely a bronze lepton or prutah, as they were the smallest coins in circulation.

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