Ancient Widow's Mite Pendant
Ancient Widow's Mite Pendant
Item Number: 7885
$165.00
| Period: | Circa 135 BCE - 24 CE |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 15/16 " (2.5 cm) |
| Material: | Bronze and silver |
| Condition: | Good with small chip in coin that might have been intentionally clipped in ancient times |
| Region: | The Holy Land |
| Provenance: | acquired by the present owner during visits to the Holy Land in the 1960's |
Description
THIS SMALL BRONZE COIN TAKES ITS NAME FROM A BIBLICAL STORY - JESUS PRAISED A POOR WIDOW FOR GIVING HER ONLY TWO COINS AWAY TO SOMEONE MORE NEEDY WHILE THE RICH MERCHANTS GAVE ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THEIR WEALTH. MINTED IN THE TIME OF THE HASMONEAN KINGS. Set in antique silver. Stamp on pendant loop "095"?
