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

A part of biblical legend, yours to wear every day. At the center of Jesus' sermon on the Widow's Mite from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, bronze leptons or prutahs (mites) such as the ones featured here contain 2,000 years worth of history. These spectacular earrings are created from coins with a beautiful patina ranging from dark to light brown to copper. Only the best quality coins are chosen, and they're each mounted in a 14k solid gold setting. The perfect size to delicately dangle from your ears, each coin measures 12.6mm wide and 20.3mm high.

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

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Price: $435.00

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 .8 in. (20.3mm)

About these coins

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.