Genuine ancient Widows Mite coin pendant, set in a polished gold filled setting.
An awesome gift for a special person or also to keep for yourself: Coin collectors, archaeology buffs, and people of Faith will all love this pendant.
> overall pendant hanging length is 24 mm (0.94 inches)
> authentic ancient widows mite bronze coin, about 2000 years old; Certificate of Authenticity will be provided
> hand crafted gold filled setting
> optional gold filled chain in the length of your choice
> ready to ship, arrives in an elegant jewelry box ready to be given as a gift
This coin was minted between 103-76 B.C. under king Alexander Jannaeus, one of the last Jewish kings before the Roman annexation of Judaea. Made from an ancient bronze alloy, with amazing details even after 2000 years.
Coin diameter is 15.5 mm, very fine VF condition. On the reverse depicting an 8-ray star. The other side shows an anchor within a circle, the symbol of heaven. Beautiful green and brown patina, built up over the millenia.
Safely held by a four prong setting, made from gold filled wire. The bail will accommodate chains up to 3.2 mm in diameter.
In the New Testament, Mark 12:41-44, Jesus tells the rich men of the temple that though they gave of their wealth, the widow gave her only two mites – a true gift of the heart.
These coins were the smallest coins circulated in Jerusalem, and were still in use at the time of Jesus.
> You will receive the very same pendant shown in the pictures and in an elegant jewelry box, ready to be given as a gift. You will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity.
