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

Inspiration in the form of a striking pendant. The bronze lepton or prutah (mite) featured in this piece is the type of coin that was featured in a biblical story on generosity and faith. The Widow's Mites that AncientAssets hand-selects for its jewelry are chosen for their high quality and detail. The coin measures 12.6mm wide and 20.3mm high and has a beautiful dark patina. The smooth, lustrous setting is handcrafted from 14k solid gold, creating a lovely contrast to the dark bronze coin.

The coin you will receive will be of similar or better quality.
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Price: $199.00
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 .5 in. (12.6mm)
Height .80 in. (20.3mm)

About this coin

The celebrated widow's mite story in the Bible focuses on a tiny coin (likely a lepton or prutah) and the faith behind it. The coin wasn't just small in terms of value, but in size. They measure from the size of a pencil eraser up to about a half-inch in diameter.

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