Ancient Biblical Coin Pendant Necklace, Widow's Mite, Prutah

A unique part of ancient history! This is an Ancient Jewish Coin pendant set in Sterling silver. This type of coin was in circulation during Jesus's lifetime and was referenced in the biblical story of the Widow's Mite Mark 12:41-44. Procured from a professional Numismatic at the Tuscon gem show in 2023. Includes the informational card and a 20in sterling silver chain. Would make an excellent gift for any history buff or coin collector. This coming is what is known as a Prutah, an ancient copper Jewish coin with low value minted by Alexander Jannaues, King of Judea, 103-76BC.

WIDOWS MITE
103-76 B.C. BIBLICAL COIN
"And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast In much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two Mites...And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all she had." Mark 12: 41-44

PEND-0455
Size: 16mm x 16mm x 2mm
Ships within 3 business days
Includes the information card
Comes on a 20in chain