The WIDOW`S MITE: Catholic Bible relics (Bronze Coin)
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The WIDOW`S MITE: Catholic Bible relics (Bronze Coin)Folder with the coin (+Certificate Of Authenticity)
The WIDOW`S MITE: Catholic Bible relics (Original Jewish Bronze Coin 135 B.C.-29 A.C.) Widow's Mite with Soil with a certificate of Authenticity The Terra Santa Mint Rarely will you find something as special or as significant as this genuine 2,000-year-old "Widow's Mite" coin. Dating from the time of Jesus, it comes displayed in a presentation folder with the history of the coin and earth from the Holy Land. "The "Widow's Mite" is a genuine 2,000-year-old coin that was used in the Holy Land at the time of Jesus and is mentioned in the Bible in a famous story. As a result, it is one of the world's most famous coins - although few collectors have ever seen a genuine coin like the one available now. The story of the Widow's Mite is told in Mark 12:41-44. Jesus observed people giving money to the treasury and noted that a poor widow who gave two small bronze coins known as "mites" was more generous than rich men who gave more valuable coins: "she...did cast in all that she had, even all her living," whereas rich men gave just a fraction of their wealth. Struck-by-hand by skilled craftsmen, it was recently discovered in a secret hoard in the Holy Land. Hoards were often buried or hidden, because there were few safe places to keep money, especially during the Roman occupation of Judea in the early 1st century A.D. If the coins' owner was killed or died unexpectedly, the hoard was often lost. Only recently, with archaeological explorations and high-tech research, have some of these hoards been found. The coin was struck in bronze by Alexander Janna us and other Macarena Kings. One side shows the king's name and an anchor, while the other side depicts an 8-rayed star. Although many of the details have been lost through the centuries, this is a genuine and historic artifact from the biblical era. The Widow's Mite was a popular coin in Biblical times, but most were destroyed 2,000 years ago to make new coins or to be melted for the metal. The few remaining coins have been untouched for 2,000 years. They once circulated in the Holy Land and are museum quality and are 100% legal to own. The coin is displayed in custom packaging with the story of the coin. It also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Included with your coin is a sample of genuine earth from the Holy Land. The earth is guaranteed 100% authentic and is a treasured relic of the Hold Land. Together with the coin, it makes a superb display that will be cherished now and for generations to come. Widow's Mites Coins mentioned in the Bible are popular collectables and a speciality I have not covered previously. The popularity of these coin types has tended to drive up the price to the point that I have avoided collecting them. An exception is the one coin mentioned in the Bible that exists in such vast quantities that common varieties in miserable condition can be found for $5 or less. Mark 12:42-44 and Luke 21:2-4 tell the story of the Widow who gave all she had, two "mites". A number of tiny copper coins circulated in Judaea during the time of Christ so there is no way to establish any particular design as "the" Widow's Mite. The coins were produced in vast quantities through the first century BC and first century AD. The quality of workmanship employed in the production of these coins varied from rushed to misreable. It is rather unusual to find a single coin that shows all of the legends and design on both sides. Sizes of individual specimens also vary greatly (some were halves of the whole 'prutah' which itself was worth half of a Roman quadrans, the smallest denomination then being produced at Rome). Whatever the exact coins, the gift of the Widow was certainly a small amount of money. Judaea - Alexander Jannaeus - 103 - 76 BC - Bronze prutah 2.1g, 17x14 mm - Seaby 6087Anchor - Greek "of King Alexander" / wheel - Hebrew "Yehonatan King" between spokes Most common of the types called "Widow's Mites" are coins of the first Hasmonaean king to issue coins, Alexander Jannaeus. The rarely are well enough struck or preserved to allow reading of the tiny Hebrew letters between the spokes of the wheel. Off center coins are the rule. Flans are irregularly shaped from sort-of round (if the coin is really round I would suspect it is a fake!) to irregular. This square off example is very unusual but not hard to believe compared to all of the other possibilities. These three other examples of Judaean bronze coins are a bit more usual in shape. They are not exceptional coins but are still rather nice compared to the average specimens seen on the market. Missing here is one interesting class of coins: issues of the Roman procurators (including Pontius Pilate). None of these coins bear a portrait or other 'graven image'. On the left is the same type as the Featured coin but much more clearly struck allowing reading of the Greek legend. In the center is a coin of Herod Agrippa (year 6 = 42/3 AD) showing a canopy and three grain ears with his name in Greek on the obverse and the date (LS=Year 6) on the reverse. On the right is a coin of the First Revolt (66 - 70 AD) showing an amphora and grape leaf surrounded by Hebrew legends. These are just a few of the varieties of these small coins available to collectors. Judaean coinage also included larger bronze and silver denominations. The popularity of these makes many rather high in price (and well outside my collecting interests). Shipping: I will ship the item all over the world for only $9.99 Payment: I accept payment using PayPal only Returnes: If for any reason you do not like the item,simply sent it back and I"ll refund you. Feedback / Item From Buyer / Price Date / Time fast shipping very satisfied with the item, superb packaging rein_888 ( 9 ) Aug-25-07 22:58 The WIDOW`S MITE: Catholic Bible relics (Bronze Coin) (#190124270796) US $24.99 View Item Outstanding Ebayer!!! 5 Stars!!! Absolutely Beautiful Item!!! Best Ebayer Ever!! 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