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

The remarkable rayed star design of the bronze lepton or prutah (mite) featured in this pendant is a fitting image for the coin that was made famous in Jesus' Widow's Mite sermon on faith and generosity. The coin boasts a patina that may vary from dark to light brown and has been hand-selected by a senior numismatist for its quality and detail. The pendant measures 17.8mm wide and 28 mm high and is enveloped in an eye-catching setting, created from 14k solid gold, which includes a notched design that further highlights the rayed coin.

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Price: $419.00

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 .7 in. (17.8mm) Height 1.1 in. (28mm)

About this coin

Small Judaean bronze coins issued by the Hasmonaeans (Maccabees). In circulation during the lifetime of Jesus. The most probable candidate for the “Widows Mite” coin referred in the Bible (Mark 12:41). Various designs on the coins include wheel with spokes, double cornucopias, palm branch, and circle containing anchor.