Coin Identifier
Widow's Mite (Prutah of Alexander Jannaeus)
Lepton (Prutah)

Widow's Mite (Prutah of Alexander Jannaeus)

Judea (Hasmonean Kingdom) · 103-76 BC

A small, crudely struck bronze coin. The obverse typically features an anchor within a circle, and the reverse shows an eight-rayed star surrounded by a diadem.

Country
Judea (Hasmonean Kingdom)
Year
103-76 BC
Denomination
Lepton (Prutah)
Metal
Bronze

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Overview

A small, crudely struck bronze coin. The obverse typically features an anchor within a circle, and the reverse shows an eight-rayed star surrounded by a diadem.

Historical significance

Famous for its association with the 'Lesson of the Widow's Mite' in the New Testament (Mark 12:41–44 and Luke 21:1–4), where Jesus praises a poor widow for giving two small coins, representing all she had to live on.

Estimated value

$10 - $50 (highly dependent on condition and attribution)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent 'bronze disease' (corrosion). Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives; use a soft brush if necessary to remove surface dirt. Keep in an acid-free holder.