
Ancient Widows Mite - Biblical coin minted in Judea during the time of Christ. - Mounted in Sterling Silver Cross (includes chain)
2000 Year old Biblical Coin Minted in Judea during the Reign of Alexander Janus at the time of Christ. Denomination: Bronze Prutah Date: 103-76 BC Coin Description: Star and Inverted Anchor Mount: Sterling Silver frame Note: 20" Sterling Silver chain included History: These ancient Biblical Bronze coins are part of a treasure recently found at The Sea of Galilee ay after many years of drought. It is believed by scholars they were being used as keel for a fishing boat. These coins are often referred to as "Prutah's" or, "Widow's Mites." According to the Gospel of Mark 12:41-44, the story follows; "And He sat down over against the Treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the Treasury; and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, this poor widow cast in more than all they are casting into the Treasury: for they did cast