Handmade coin pendant with a real, ancient widows mite bronze coin, set in sterling silver.
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!
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
- overall pendant hanging length is 23 mm (0.9 inches)
- authentic ancient widows mite bronze coin, about 2000 years old
- sterling silver setting
- sterling silver chain in the length of your choice
- ready to ship
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 15mm, very fine VF condition. The coin depicts an 8-ray star, struck slightly off center. The other side shows an anchor within a circle. The original dark grey-green patina has built up over the centuries.
Safely held by a four prong setting, made from sterling silver. The bail will accommodate chains up to 3.5 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.
