| 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.
