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Ancient Judean Widow's Mite Pendant

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Judean prutah, "Widow's mite", copper bronze coin in sterling silver pendant with garnet cabachons.  Obverse: Anchor with Greek inscription (Alexander the King). Reverse: Star of eight rays, Yehonatan the King written in Hebrew between the rays. Dimensions: 7/8" diameter and 1-1/8" drop.

 The Widow’s Mite was minted in the holy land over 2000 years ago during the reign of King Alexander Jannaeus in the century preceding the birth of Jesus. What makes these coins of great historical and religious importance is that twice in the bible - Mark, 12:41 and Luke, 21:1 - Jesus is quoted telling the story of the poor widow who gave all that she had which was just two mites. These coins are an actual part of the historical record - a unique, ancient artifact that was handled and used in the market stalls by villagers, desert traders, holy men and Roman soldiers alike in everyday transactions.

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H-RM115W-2_C-SS110

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